Triisopropanolamine

Not to be confused with triisopropylamine.
Triisopropanolamine
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,1′,1′′-Nitrilotri(propan-2-ol)
Other names
1-[Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]propan-2-ol
Tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine
Tri-2-propanolamine
Tri-iso-propanolamine
Tris(2-propanol)amine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations TIPA
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.118 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H21NO3/c1-7(11)4-10(5-8(2)12)6-9(3)13/h7-9,11-13H,4-6H2,1-3H3
    Key: SLINHMUFWFWBMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(CN(CC(C)O)CC(C)O)O
Properties
C9H21NO3
Molar mass 191.271 g·mol−1
Appearance White to off-white solid
Melting point 48–52 °C (118–126 °F; 321–325 K)[1]
Boiling point 305 °C (581 °F; 578 K)[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Triisopropanolamine is an amine used for a variety of industrial applications including as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and chemical intermediate.[3] It is also used to neutralize acidic components of some herbicides.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Triisopropanolamine". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. ^ "Triisopropanolamine". International Chemical Safety Cards. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  3. ^ a b "DOW Triisopropanolamine (TIPA)" (PDF). Dow.


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