MedKoo Cat#: 414418 | Name: Trolamine
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Trolamine (triethanolamine) is an organic compound used as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. In medical applications, it is found in topical analgesics, burn creams, and radiation dermatitis treatments, where it helps soothe skin irritation and enhance drug absorption. Trolamine also acts as a stabilizing agent in formulations, improving the consistency and effectiveness of creams and lotions.

Chemical Structure

Trolamine
Trolamine
CAS#102-71-6

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 414418

Name: Trolamine

CAS#: 102-71-6

Chemical Formula: C6H15NO3

Exact Mass: 149.1052

Molecular Weight: 149.19

Elemental Analysis: C, 48.30; H, 10.13; N, 9.39; O, 32.17

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Synonym
Trolamine; CCRIS606; CCRIS-606; CCRIS 606
IUPAC/Chemical Name
2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethan-1-ol)
InChi Key
GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2
SMILES Code
OCCN(CCO)CCO
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 149.19 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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