Tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate
What is Tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate?
Tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate (CAS 839-90-7), commonly known as THEIC, is a triazine-based triol used as a reactive intermediate and crosslinking agent.
Where is Tris(2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate used?
- Resin synthesis: functional building block via three hydroxyl groups
- Wire and cable insulation: reacted with polyester or polyimide systems
- Polyurethane and alkyd resins: polyol component for heat resistance
- Coatings and adhesives: mechanical durability
- Personal care: humectant and emulsifier in skin conditioning products
- Powder coatings and specialty resins crosslink with isocyanates and carboxylic acids.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 98% or above, confirmed by HPLC
- Packaging from kilogram-scale bags to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Theic|Tris(hydroxyethyl) cyanurate|Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)cyanurate|Tris(hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate|Isocyanuric acid tris(2-hydroxyethyl) ester|Tris(beta-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate|1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-|s-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-