Triethylamine

Triethylamine is commonly employed in organic synthesis as a base. It is mainly used in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds for textile auxiliaries and quaternary ammonium salts of dyes. It is also a catalyst and acid neutralizer for condensation reactions and is useful as an intermediate for manufacturing medicines, pesticides and other chemicals.

Synonyms

TEA

Chemical Formula

C6H15N

CAS Number

121-44-8