Tri-n-octylamine is used as an extractant for organic acids like trichloroacetic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid and precious metals. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Further, it is employed in the preparation of quaternary ammonium compounds, agrochemicals, surfactants, lubricant additives, corrosion inhibitors, vulcanization accelerators and dyes.
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Applications
Tri-n-octylamine is used as an extractant for organic acids like trichloroacetic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid and precious metals. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Further, it is employed in the preparation of quaternary ammonium compounds, agrochemicals, surfactants, lubricant additives, corrosion inhibitors, vulcanization accelerators and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, carbon dioxide, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Datta, D.; Uslu, H.; Kumar, S. Intensification of picolinic acid extraction with tri-n-butylphosphate and tri-n-octylamine in three different diluents. Chem. Eng. Res. Des. 2015, 95, 105-112.
- Pal, D.; Tripathi, A.; Shukla, A.; Gupta, K. R.; Keshav, A. Reactive extraction of pyruvic acid using tri-n-octylamine diluted in decanol/kerosene: equilibrium and effect of temperature. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2015, 60 (3), 860-869.