Tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine (CED0017623)

Tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine belongs to the amines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. This organic nitrogen compound has the chemical formula C9H21NO3 and an average molecular weight of 191.27 g/mol. In industrial applications, the compound serves as an emulsifier and a pH regulating agent. The substance is found in or released from 18 recorded sources across various sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, discharge lamps, electrically stimulated smoking devices, emergency protective devices, and fixed capacitors and their manufacture, among five other sources. In the building and construction sector, it is found in ceilings, floors, and roofs. Household cleaning and consumer products containing the compound include soap dispensers, bleaching agents, and tobacco smoke filters. Additionally, it is recorded in drinking water and water supply, as well as in food, food processing and cookware, specifically within fermentation processes for beer. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.