Question

Is Triethylamine Basic?

Answer 1

1. Triethylamine, also known as$\mathbf{}{\mathbf{Et}}_{\mathbf{3}}\mathbf{N}$, is a chemical with the formula $\mathbf{N}{\mathbf{\left(}{\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{2}}{\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{3}}\mathbf{\right)}}_{\mathbf{3}}$.
2. Similar to Hunig's base diisopropylethylamine, triethylamine is often employed in chemical synthesis, usually as a base.
3. An ethyl group converts each hydrogen atom to triethylamine, a tertiary amine that is ammonia.
4. Triethylamine can be produced by mixing ethyl bromide and anhydrous ammonia in 100% ethanol by heating for three hours, separating the result, distilling the alcohol, and then converting hydrochloric acid to its hydrochloride salt.

Hence, triethylamine is basic.