Trolamine

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Details

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight	149.1882
Optical Activity	NONE
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Charge	0

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SMILES

OCCN(CCO)CCO

InChI

InChIKey=GSEJCLTVZPLZKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI=1S/C6H15NO3/c8-4-1-7(2-5-9)3-6-10/h8-10H,1-6H2

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Molecular Formula	C6H15NO3
Molecular Weight	149.1882
Charge	0
Count

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry	No
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Optical Activity	NONE

Description
Sources: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TROLAMINE&audience=professional;
Curator's Comment: Description was created using several sources including: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/11340s16lbl.pdf; https://www.ons.org/intervention/trolamine-biafine®; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15084618; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02729324; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18441842

Trolamine, an organic compound, is the salt formed between triethanolamine and salicylic acid. It is widely used as a topical analgesic. 10% trolamine salicylate medical products sold over-the-counter such as are creams for temporarily relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, lumbago, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains. The FDA approved in 1958 otic solution drops containing triethanolamine polypeptide used in the ear to break down and loosen earwax was discontinued. Trolamine can enhance skin healing by recruiting macrophages and modifying the concentrations of various immunomodulators. Trolamine (Biafine; Genmedix Ltd, France) is commonly prescribed at the beginning of radiotherapy for preventing acute radiation-induced skin toxicity in China. Biafine has been studied in radiodermatitis and Phase 2 clinical trial has been initiated in 2016 by Sun Yat-sen University to establish the efficacy of trolamine (Biafine) for the management of radiation dermatitis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving IMRT.

Approval Year

Conditions

Condition	Modality	Targets	Highest Phase	Product
Sunburns 22 Sources: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a8276be2-93f1-4782-b206-93ea31036216	Inactive ingredient		Approved 8583	Volu-Firm Approved Use Unknown
Impacted cerumen 5 Sources: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/11340s16lbl.pdf	Palliative		Withdrawn	CERUMENEX Approved Use For removal of impacted cerumen prior to ear examination, otologic therapy and/or audiometry. CERUMENEX Eardrops should be used only with caution in external otitis. Launch Date 1958

Doses

Dose	Population	Adverse events
5.38 mg 2 times / day multiple, topical Studied dose Dose: 5.38 mg, 2 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 5.38 mg, 2 times / day Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19681344 https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/083060326.pdf	unhealthy, 21.6–84.9 Health Status: unhealthy Age Group: 21.6–84.9 Sex: M+F Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19681344 https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/083060326.pdf	Disc. AE: Application site erythema... AEs leading to discontinuation/dose reduction: Application site erythema (6.7%) Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19681344 https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/083060326.pdf

AEs

AE	Significance	Dose	Population
Application site erythema	6.7% Disc. AE	5.38 mg 2 times / day multiple, topical Studied dose Dose: 5.38 mg, 2 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 5.38 mg, 2 times / day Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19681344 https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/083060326.pdf	unhealthy, 21.6–84.9 Health Status: unhealthy Age Group: 21.6–84.9 Sex: M+F Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19681344 https://cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/083060326.pdf

Sourcing

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3B Scientific (Wuhan) Corp	3B4-0536	http://www.3bsc.com/index/pro_info.php?id=18384
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abcr GmbH	AB354582	http://www.abcr.de/shop/en/AB354582
abcr GmbH	AB354583	http://www.abcr.com/shop/en/AB354583
abcr GmbH	AB354584	http://www.abcr.de/shop/en/AB354584
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Acadechem	ACDS-032071	http://www.acadechemical.com/product/106770
Achemica	ACMC-20ajek	http://www.achemica.com/prodinfo/?id=138096
Achemtek	0102-022738	http://www.achemtek.com/102-71-6
Acros Organics	AC139560025	https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/triethanolamine-97-acros-organics/AC139560025
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Alfa Aesar	L04486	https://www.alfa.com/en/catalog/L04486/
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Angene	AGN-PC-0DAJHK	http://www.angenechemical.com/productshow/AGN-PC-0DAJHK.html
Aurora Fine Chemicals LLC	A00.157.464	http://online.aurorafinechemicals.com/info?ID=A00.157.464
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Avantor Inc	101224-568	https://us.vwr.com/store/catalog/product.jsp?catalog_number=101224-568
Avantor Inc	BT128875-100G	https://us.vwr.com/store/product/16637307/triethanolamine-trolamine-98
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BioSynth	J-525067	https://www.biosynth.com/en/products/all-products/products/J-525067.html
BOC Sciences	73205-32-0	https://www.bocsci.com/triethanolamine-d15-cas-73205-32-0-item-307498.html
BroadPharm	BP-21029	https://www.broadpharm.com/web/product.php?catalog=BP-21029
Chem Scene	CS-5859	http://www.chemscene.com/102-71-6.html
Chemenu	CM116573	http://www.chemenu.com/products/CM116573
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Fisher Chemical	T3504	https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/triethanolamine-nf-fisher-chemical-2/p-203483
Fisher Chemical	T350500	https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/triethanolamine-nf-fisher-chemical-2/p-203483
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Fisher Chemical	T4074	https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/triethanolamine-certified-fisher-chemical-3/p-203471
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Matrix Scientific	99578	https://www.matrixscientific.com/099578.html
mcule	MCULE-1846755153	https://mcule.com/MCULE-1846755153/
MedChem Express	HY-B1809	https://www.medchemexpress.com/Triethanolamine.html
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Parchem	17809	http://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Triethanolamine-99-Reagent-Grade-007809.aspx
Parchem	25862	http://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Triethanolamine-015862.aspx
Parchem	37993	http://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Triethanolamine-85--027993.aspx
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Smolecule	S772719	https://www.smolecule.com/products/s772719
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Yuhao Chemical	LQ0371	http://www.chemyuhao.com/102-71-6.html

PubMed

Title	Date	PubMed
Fluorescent derivatization of nitrite ions with 2,3-diaminonaphthalene utilizing a pH gradient in a Y-shaped microchannel.	2001 Apr	11990573
Analysis of illicit amphetamine seizures by capillary zone electrophoresis.	2002 Dec 6	12498266
Quantitation of nicotine in tobacco products by capillary electrophoresis.	2002 Jan-Feb	11878587
Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous indium tin oxide possessing an electronically conductive framework.	2002 Jul 24	12121078
Amines compounds as inhibitors of PCDD/Fs de novo formation on sintering process fly ash.	2002 Jun 15	12099476
Photobleaching of a solid photochromic medium by a Gaussian laser beam.	2002 May 20	12027178
Assessing changes in Cd phytoavailability to tomato in amended calcareous soils.	2002 Oct	12146645
Sustaining pattern of phenformin hydrochloride using various polymers and waxes.	2002 Sep-Oct	12481378
Carcinostatic, protective, and adaptive activities of tris-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts of arylheteroacetic acids.	2002 Sep-Oct	12469400
Coordination and fluorescence of the intracellular Zn2+ probe [2-methyl-8-(4-toluenesulfonamido)-6-quinolyloxy]acetic acid (Zinquin A) in ternary Zn2+ complexes.	2003 Apr 2	12656623
Aspartic proteinase napsin is a useful marker for diagnosis of primary lung adenocarcinoma.	2003 Apr 22	12698189
Enantiomeric separation of TAPP, H-Tyr-(D)Ala-Phe-Phe-NH(2), by capillary electrophoresis using 18-crown-6-tetracarboxylic acid as a chiral selector.	2003 Aug 15	12906909
The use of complexation with alkanolamines to facilitate skin permeation of mefenamic acid.	2003 Aug 27	12927383
Patch testing with the irritant sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is useful in interpreting weak reactions to contact allergens as allergic or irritant.	2003 Feb	12694214
Expression and function of bradykinin receptors in microglia.	2003 Feb 21	12551746
Correlation between pK(a) and reactivity of quinuclidine-based catalysts in the Baylis-Hillman reaction: discovery of quinuclidine as optimum catalyst leading to substantial enhancement of scope.	2003 Feb 7	12558387
Equilibria of mononuclear oxomolybdenum(VI) complexes of triethanolamine. A multinuclear dynamic magnetic resonance study of structure and exchange mechanisms.	2003 Jul	12788453
A novel two-pore domain K+ channel, TRESK, is localized in the spinal cord.	2003 Jul 25	12754259
Photovoltaic properties of self-assembled monolayers of porphyrins and porphyrin-fullerene dyads on ITO and gold surfaces.	2003 Jul 30	15369370
Capillary electrophoresis determinations of trace concentrations of inorganic ions in large excess of chloride: soft modelling using artificial neural networks for optimisation of electrolyte composition.	2003 Jun	12858398
Preliminary assessment of alginic acid as a factor buffering triethanolamine interacting with artificial skin sebum.	2003 Mar	12637103
Synthesis of uniform anatase TiO2 nanoparticles by gel-sol method. 4. Shape control.	2003 Mar 1	12651133
Synthesis of uniform anatase TiO2 nanoparticles by gel-sol method. 3. Formation process and size control.	2003 Mar 1	12651132
Substantial increase of the ordering temperature for [MnII/MoIII(CN)7]-based magnets as a function of the 3d ion site geometry: example of two supramolecular materials with Tc = 75 and 106 K.	2003 Mar 10	12611531
Identification of selenium species in urine by ion-pairing HPLC-ICP-MS using laboratory-synthesized standards.	2003 Oct	12937882
Direct and fast capillary zone electrophoretic method for the determination of Gleevec and its main metabolite in human urine.	2003 Sep 5	12954390
Carbopols as factors buffering triethanolamine interacting with artificial skin sebum.	2004	15850295
Effect of some anionic polymers on pH of triethanolamine aqueous solutions.	2004	15497608
Determination of alkanolamines in cattails (Typha latifolia) utilizing electrospray ionization with selected reaction monitoring and ion-exchange chromatography.	2004	15282789
Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer.	2004 Apr 15	15084618
Analysis of Tamm-Horsfall protein by high-performance liquid chromatography with native fluorescence.	2004 Feb 20	14971498
On-line collection/concentration and detection of sulfur dioxide in air by flow-injection spectrophotometry coupled with a chromatomembrane cell.	2004 Jan	14753267
Evaluation of method of preparation of passive diffusion tubes for measurement of ambient nitrogen dioxide.	2004 Jan	14737464
Rheological characterization of topical carbomer gels neutralized to different pH.	2004 Jul	15290859
Lactic acid production with lactate dehydrogenase using the visible light sensitization of zinc porphyrin.	2004 Jul	15239004
Integrative analysis of the mitochondrial proteome in yeast.	2004 Jun	15208715
Evaluation of the potential of triethanolamine to alter hepatic choline levels in female B6C3F1 mice.	2004 Jun	15056812
Cubic phase prepared in an anionic/amphoteric surfactant/oleic acid/decane/water system and the relationship with the neighboring phase.	2004 Mar 30	15835130
[Contact sensitization to pharmaceutic aids in dermatologic cosmetic and external use preparations].	2004 May	15218738
NTP toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of triethanolamine (Cas No. 102-71-6) in B6C3F1 mice (dermal studies).	2004 May	15213765
Use of horseradish peroxidase for gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy with paracetamol.	2004 May 4	15150627
Efficient photocurrent generation by self-assembled monolayers composed of 3 10-helical peptides carrying linearly spaced naphthyl groups at the side chains.	2004 Oct 13	15469265
Patch test results with the metalworking fluid series of the German Contact Dermatitis Research Group (DKG).	2004 Sep	15479200
Determination of diethanolamine or N-methyldiethanolamine in high ammonium concentration matrices by capillary electrophoresis with indirect UV detection: application to the analysis of refinery process waters.	2004 Sep	15338092
Functionalized metal oxide clusters: synthesis, characterization, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of a novel series of fully reduced heteropolyoxovanadium cationic clusters decorated with organic ligands--[MVIV6O6[(OCH2CH2)2N(CH2CH2OH)]6]X (M = Li, X = Cl x LiCl; M = Na, X = Cl x H2O; M = Mg, X = 2Br x H2O; M = Mn, Fe, X = 2Cl; M = Co, Ni, X = 2Cl x H2O).	2004 Sep 20	15360233
Photopolymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate on eosin-functionalized surfaces.	2004 Sep 28	15379488
Photosensitized hydrogen evolution from water using conjugated polymers wrapped in dendrimeric electrolytes.	2004 Sep 29	15382943
Ion chromatographic analysis of amines, alkanolamines, and associated anions in concrete.	2005 Mar	15835735
Photoreduction behavior of cytochrome c by zinc porphyrin in lipid media.	2005 May 13	15878113
Effect of cationic micellar aggregates on the kinetics of oxidation of aminoalcohols by N-bromosuccinimide in alkaline medium.	2005 May 15	15837498

Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide

Fill ear canal with ear drops of 10% triethanolamine Polypeptide Oleate-Condensate with the patient’s head tilted at a 45° angle. Insert cotton plug and allow to remain 15-30 minutes. Then gently flush with lukewarm water, using a soft rubber syringe (avoid excessive pressure). Exposure of skin outside the ear to the drug should be avoided. The procedure may be repeated if the first application fails to clear the impaction.

Route of Administration: Otic (auricular)

In Vitro Use Guide

Penetration of triethanolamine into artificial skin sebum and its uplift were measured using 0.1 M aqueous triethanolamine solution.

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Name

Type

Language

TRIETHANOLAMINE

Preferred Name

English

Trolamine

Official Name

English

TROLAMINE [MART.]

Common Name

English

TROLAMINE [EP MONOGRAPH]

Common Name

English

TRIETHANOLAMINE [VANDF]

Common Name

English

TROLAMINE [II]

Common Name

English

TROLAMINE [HSDB]

Common Name

English

ETHANOL, 2,2',2''-NITRILOTRIS-

Systematic Name

English

TROLAMINE [EP IMPURITY]

Common Name

English

NSC-36718

Code

English

Trolamine [WHO-DD]

Common Name

English

TRIETHANOLAMINE [IARC]

Common Name

English

TROLAMINE [VANDF]

Common Name

English

TRIETHANOLAMINE [MI]

Common Name

English

trolamine [INN]

Common Name

English

2,2',2''-NITRILOTRIETHANOL

Systematic Name

English

Classification Tree Code System Code

WHO-ATC

D03AX12