Description

Tetramethylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt with versatile applications in organic synthesis and materials science. This compound serves as a crucial phase-transfer catalyst and a mild, non-nucleophilic base, enabling reactions in biphasic systems and facilitating the synthesis of sensitive molecules. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronics industries seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, commonly used in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a mild base or source of the tetramethylammonium cation in various condensation and polymerization reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in electrochemical applications, including capacitors and battery research, due to its ionic conductivity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymerization Aid: Can be utilized in the production of specific polymers and resins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a mobile phase modifier or reference standard in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the fabrication of advanced materials, including ionic liquids and conductive films.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in buffer systems or as a precipitating agent for proteins and nucleic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	10581-12-1
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO2
Molecular Weight	133.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Acetate; Acetic Acid, Tetramethylammonium Salt; Tetramethylazanium Acetate; TMAOAc; TMA Acetate; Me4NOAc; Tetramethylammonium Acetate Hydrate (common form); Ammonium, tetramethyl-, acetate
EINECS	234-183-8

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Acetate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and performance.

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)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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