Triethylamine hydrochloride

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Triethylamine hydrochloride
IUPAC name	Triethylamine hydrochloride
Identifiers
CAS number	[554-68-7]
SMILES	CCN(CC)CC.Cl
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H16NCl
Molar mass	137.69 g/mol
Density	0.22 g/cm3
Melting point	261 °C
Boiling point	decomp.
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
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Triethylamine hydrochloride, commonly known as triethylammonium chloride, is a ternary ammonium salt derived from triethylamine. It is a colourless, odourless, and hygroscopic powder.

[edit] Uses

Triethylamine hydrochloride is mainly used in the production of quarternary ammonium compounds for textile auxiliaries and quarternary ammonium salts of dyes. It is also a catalyst and acid neutralizer for condensation reactions and is useful as an intermediate for manufacturing medicines (for example, as a side chain for semi-synthetic antibiotics), pesticides and other chemicals.

[edit] Safety

Triethylamine hydrochloride is irritating to eyes, and the skin. Ingestion, and contact with skin should be avoided.