tributylamine

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noun

An organic compound with molecular formula C₁₂H₂₇N, used as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemical compounds and as a solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization.

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Meanings

nountributylamine (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn organic compound with molecular formula C₁₂H₂₇N, used as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemical compounds and as a solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization.
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APA

tributylamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tributylamine

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