Description

Tetraethylammonium Nitrate is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its high solubility in both water and organic solvents makes it a versatile reagent for facilitating reactions between immiscible phases. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors, where it enables efficient ionic reactions and electrochemical processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates nucleophilic substitution and other reactions between aqueous and organic phases in organic synthesis.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemistry due to its good solubility and conductivity.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the preparation and study of novel ionic liquids and eutectic solvents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in certain ionic polymerization processes to control reaction kinetics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a mobile phase additive or standard in various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	1941-26-0
Molecular Formula	C8H20N2O3
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA Nitrate; Tetraethylazanium Nitrate; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Nitrate; Et4NNO3; TEAN; Tetraethylammonium Nitrate Salt; Nitric Acid Tetraethylammonium Salt
EINECS	217-732-1

Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Nitrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.