Triisopropanolamine

Triisopropanolamine is an amine belonging to the chemical family of alkanolamines. It serves as an API intermediate in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. This versatile compound is utilized as a grinding aid and dispersant in industrial additives, particularly in metalworking fluids and cutting oils.

INCI Name: Triisopropanolamine

Chemical Name: Triisopropanolamine

CAS Number: 122-20-3

Chemical Family: Alkanolamines, Amines

Synonyms: 1-[Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]propan-2-ol, 1,1′,1′′-Nitrilotri-2-propanol, 1,1′,1′′-Nitrilotris[2-propanol], CBA, NSC 4010, TIPA, Tri-2-propanolamine, Tri-iso-propanolamine, Tris(2-hydroxy-1-propyl)amine, Tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine, Tris(2-propanol)amine

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Coatings

Triisopropanolamine (TIPOA) serves as a dispersing agent for paints and pigments such as titanium dioxide. Additionally, it finds application as a neutralizing agent in water-borne coatings. It also acts as a cross-linker in special niche of water-based coatings.

Construction

TIPOA is used as a grinding and dispersion aid in cement production, especially for high-quality types of cement.

Other

TIPOA is used in the production of cutting oils and PU catalysts.

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Puritymin. 99.0% (w/w)-
Melting Point45.0°C-
Boiling Point301.1°C-
Density (at 20°C)1g/cm³-
Molecular Weight191.27g/mol-

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