Tribenzylamine

Synonym(s):TBA;Tribenzylamine

CAS NO.：620-40-6
Empirical Formula: C21H21N
Molecular Weight: 287.4
MDL number: MFCD00004773
EINECS: 210-638-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-14 15:27:00

What is Tribenzylamine?

Chemical properties

white to light cream powder

The Uses of Tribenzylamine

Tribenzylamine (TBA) is a tertiary amine which can be used :

As a nitrogen group source for the reactions involving C?N bond formation.
For the synthesis of imine i.e. N?benzylidene benzylamine by aerobic oxidative condensation.
As an extractant for the separation and determination of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) from wastewater.

TBA can also undergo debenzylation in the presence of ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) to form dibenzylamine.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46, p. 1759, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/jo00321a056
Tetrahedron Letters, 21, p. 3385, 1980 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)78695-3

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Purification Methods

Crystallise the amine from absolute EtOH or pet ether. Dry it in a vacuum over P2O5 at room temperature. The hydrochloride has m 226-228o (from EtOH) and the picrate has m 191o (from H2O or aqueous EtOH). [Beilstein 12 IV 2183.]

Properties of Tribenzylamine

Melting point:	91-94 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	380-390 °C
Density	0.991g/cm3
vapor pressure	0Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.8240 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	Powder
pka	6.90±0.50(Predicted)
color	White to light cream
PH	6.5-9.0 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)suspension
Water Solubility	insoluble
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	2214682
CAS DataBase Reference	620-40-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzenemethanamine, N,N-bis(phenylmethyl)-(620-40-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzenemethanamine, N,N-bis(phenylmethyl)- (620-40-6)

Safety information for Tribenzylamine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.