Tri(2-ethylhexyl)amine

Basic Information of TEHA

CAS No.:	1860-26-0
EC No.:	217-461-0
Linear Formula:	C24H51N
Molecular Weight:	353.67
Appearance:	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor:	Amine-like odor
Melting Point:	-46°C
Boiling Point:	120-125 °C(Press: 0.1 Torr)
Density:	0.817 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Solubility:	Fully soluble in hydrocarbons and most organic solvents; insoluble in water
Flash Point:	163°C
RIDADR:	UN 2735 8/PG 3
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

Tri(2-ethylhexyl)amine is valued for its hydrophobic tertiary amine structure, which makes it especially useful in solvent extraction, hydrophobic chemical synthesis, and organic phase formulation. Key application areas include:

• Solvent Extraction & Metal Separation:
  Frequently used in liquid–liquid extraction systems for the separation of rare earth metals, non-ferrous metals, and acidic organic compounds due to its effective complexation and phase-transfer behavior.

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Raw Material:
  Serves as a precursor for cationic and amphoteric surfactants in industrial cleaning, oil–water emulsification, textiles, and chemical processing formulations.

• Plastic Additives & Modifiers:
  Used in formulations for plasticizers, antistatic agents, and polymer modification, improving flexibility and compatibility with hydrophobic polymer matrices.

• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Synthesis:
  Incorporated into high-performance lubricant additive packages to enhance anti-wear performance, detergency, and oxidative stability.

• Oilfield Chemicals:
  Effective in demulsifiers, paraffin inhibitors, asphaltene dispersants, and flow enhancers due to its hydrophobic long-chain structure.

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate:
  Used to produce quaternary ammonium salts, amides, and hydrophobic modifiers in coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical formulations.

• Research & Custom Chemical Applications:
  Suitable for advanced synthesis projects requiring sterically hindered tertiary amines.

• Precision Manufacturing: Produced under tightly controlled conditions to guarantee consistent amine purity and excellent performance in extraction and synthesis applications.

• High Reliability in Bulk Supply: Large-scale production capacity ensures stable availability for long-term industrial consumption.

• Strong Regulatory and Documentation Support: Full compliance documentation (COA, MSDS, REACH, GHS) for global trade and application audits.

• Professional Customer Partnership: Our technical and commercial teams work closely with clients to optimize application performance and streamline procurement processes.

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