Tri-n-octylamine, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tri-n-octylamine is used as an extractant for organic acids like trichloroacetic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid and precious metals. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Further, it is employed in the preparation of quaternary ammonium compounds, agrochemicals, surfactants, lubricant additives, corrosion inhibitors, vulcanization accelerators and dyes.

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Applications
Tri-n-octylamine is used as an extractant for organic acids like trichloroacetic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid and precious metals. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Further, it is employed in the preparation of quaternary ammonium compounds, agrochemicals, surfactants, lubricant additives, corrosion inhibitors, vulcanization accelerators and dyes.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, carbon dioxide, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1116-76-3
• Molecular Formula: C24H51N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 353.679
• MDL Number: MFCD00009560
• InChI Key: XTAZYLNFDRKIHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trioctylamine, tri-n-octylamine, tricaprylamine, tricaprylylamine, 1-octanamine, n,n-dioctyl, tri-n-caprylylamine, alamine 336, alamine 336s, alamine 3365, farmin 08
• PubChem CID: 14227
• IUPAC Name: N,N-dioctyloctan-1-amine
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCN(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: -39°C
• Density: 0.81
• Boiling Point: 164°C to 168°C (0.7 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 158°C (316°F)
• Odor: Amine-like
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₇]₃N
• Refractive Index: 1.4485
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN3082
• Beilstein: 1210618
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 353.68
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tri-n-octylamine

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