‌Triethylamine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H15N, which is mainly used in solvents, polymerization inhibitors, preservatives and synthetic dyes. ‌

Main uses 

‌Solvents‌: Triethylamine can be dissolved in most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, acetone, etc., so it is often used as a substitute for these solvents.

‌Polymer inhibitor‌: In organic synthesis, triethylamine can be used as a polymerization inhibitor to prevent the occurrence of polymerization reaction.

Preservative: It can also be used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of the substance. 

Synthetic dyes: Triethylamine is also used in dye manufacturing to synthesize specific dyes.

‌Organic Synthesis Reaction‌: In organic synthesis, triethylamine is widely used as a solvent and a base, and participates in elimination reactions such as Swern oxidation reaction, dehydrogenation reaction, and Heck reaction.

Polyurethane Industry‌: Triethylamine is a balanced tertiary amine catalyst for polyurethane, which is more foaming. It can be used together with TEDA as a catalyst for molding semi-hard foam formulas, and has the function of forming the skin. However, due to the large odor, it is not used much in the polyurethane industry and has been replaced by other tertiary amines.

‌Other uses‌: Triethylamine can also be used as a neutralizing salt forming agent, bactericide, surfactant, wetting agent, high-energy fuel, rubber vulcanization accelerator, and polymerization inhibitor of tetrafluoroethylene, Penetrants and waterproofing agents, etc. In addition, it can also be used to manufacture medicine, pesticides, spices, etc.

Security

Triethylamine is a colorless oily liquid that is slightly soluble in water, so it needs to be paid attention to its safety when dealing with and using. During export, special attention should be paid to safety measures for logistics transportation, such as the use of seal strips and the use of fillers, to prevent liquid spillage and accidents.