Description

Tetraheptylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with the CAS registry number 10247-90-2. This compound serves as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and ion-pairing agent, critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and for analytical chemistry applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and material science sectors seeking reliable, high-performance intermediates.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates organic synthesis reactions, such as alkylations, displacements, and oxidations, between aqueous and organic phases.
• Ion-Pair Chromatography: Used as an ion-pairing reagent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation and analysis of ionic compounds, particularly anions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of other quaternary ammonium compounds with tailored properties.
• Electrolyte Additive: Employed in electrochemical studies and battery research to modify electrode interfaces and electrolyte properties.
• Surfactant & Dispersant Research: Investigated for its surface-active properties in specialized formulations and nanomaterial synthesis.
• Polymerization Aid: Can act as a catalyst or stabilizer in certain polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraheptylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	10247-90-2
Molecular Formula	C28H60ClN
Molecular Weight	446.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptyltriheptylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Triheptyl-1-heptanaminium Chloride; Tetra-n-heptylammonium Chloride; THAC; THA-Cl; 1-Heptanaminium, N,N,N-triheptyl-, chloride; Ammonium, tetraheptyl-, chloride
EINECS	233-588-1

Quality Control

Our Tetraheptylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 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.