Properties of Triethylamine (C6H15N)

Triethylamine is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H15N. It is a strongly basic and volatile liquid with a pungent, amine-like odor. Triethylamine is often used as a reagent in organic chemistry for its ability to act as a base and facilitate various chemical reactions.

The following table provides a comprehensive list of triethylamine properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).

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Table of Triethylamine Properties
Physical Properties
Metric
Molar Mass101.19 g/mol
Density728 kg/m3
Dynamic Viscosity0.359 mPa·s
Surface Tension20.66 mN/m
Thermal PropertiesMetric
Melting Point-114.7 °C
Boiling Point88.8 °C
Thermal Conductivity (25°C)0.132 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)2207 J/kg·K
Vapor Pressure7.1 kPa
Critical ConstantsMetric
Critical Temperature (Tc)262 °C
Critical Pressure (Pc)3.04 MPa
Critical Molar Volume (Vc)390 cm3/mol
Electrical PropertiesMetric
Relative Permittivity (εr)2.418
Optical PropertiesMetric
Refractive Index (589 nm)1.401
Hazardous DataMetric
Flash Point-7 °C
Autoignition Temperature249 °C
Lower Flammability Limit1.2%
Upper Flammability Limit8%
NFPA Rating (Health)3
NFPA Rating (Fire)3
NFPA Rating (Reactivity)0

Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)

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