Cat Number: CHE121448

Triethylamine (TEA)

CAS Number

121-44-8

Synonyms

N,N-Diethylethanamine
(Diethylamino)ethane
Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-

Description

Acute (short-term) exposure of humans to triethylamine vapor causes eye irritation, corneal swelling, and halo vision. People have complained of seeing "blue haze" or having "smoky vision." These effects have been reversible upon cessation of exposure. Acute exposure can irritate the skin and mucous membranes in humans. Chronic (long-term) exposure of workers to triethylamine vapor has been observed to cause reversible corneal edema. Chronic inhalation exposure has resulted in respiratory and hematological effects and eye lesions in rats and rabbits. No information is available on the reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of triethylamine in humans. EPA has not classified triethylamine with respect to potential carcinogenicity.

Molecular Weight

101.193

Molecular Formula

C6H15N

EINECS

204-469-4

SMILES

CCN(CC)CC

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Boiling Point

88.6 to 89.8 ℃; 191.4 to 193.5 °F; 361.7 to 362.9 K