Triethylamine is mainly used in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds for textile auxiliaries and quaternary ammonium salts of dyes. It is also a catalyst and acid neutralizer for condensation reactions and is useful as an intermediate for manufacturing medicines, pesticides and other chemicals.

What is triethylamine used for organic chemistry?

Triethylamine (also know as TEA) is an organic base used in organic synthesis. It is largely used in esters and amides synthesis from acyl chlorides. ... Triethylamine is a tertiary amine consisting in three ethyl groups (-CH₂CH₃) linked to a nitrogen atom (N).

Is triethylamine poisonous?

In acute animal studies, triethylamine caused dermal and ocular irritation, and severe toxicity and death following inhalation or oral exposure.