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Triethanolamine

Generic Name
Triethanolamine
Brand Names
Tru-micin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H15NO3
CAS Number
102-71-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
9O3K93S3TK
Background

Trolamine, which is also referred to as triethanolamine (TEA), is a tertiary amine and a triol. It is a bifunctional compound that exhibits both properties of alcohols and amines. Trolamine contains small amounts of diethanolamine and ethanolamine and may also act as an antioxidant against the auto-oxidation of animal and vegetable fats . It is commonly used as a pH adjuster and surfactant in industrial and cosmetic products such as skin and hair conditioning products.

Indication

Trolamine is used as an alkalizing agent, surfactant, and counter-ion in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations . It is not considered to be an active pharmacological ingredient and so has no official indication.

Associated Conditions
Pain
Associated Therapies
Skin disinfection, Topical Analgesia

Clinical Observation of Drug Retention Enema in Preventing Acute Radiation-induced Rectal Injury

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Rectal Diseases
Radiation Injuries
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-03-22
Last Posted Date
2024-06-05
Lead Sponsor
Fujian Cancer Hospital
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT06325982
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China

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