Description

Tetrapropylammonium is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) with the CAS registry number 13010-31-6. This versatile organic salt is valued for its role as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and as a key structural template in advanced material synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to optimize reaction efficiency and control product morphology.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, oxidation, and polymerization processes.
• Zeolite Synthesis: Serves as a critical structure-directing agent (SDA) or template in the production of specific zeolite frameworks, such as ZSM-5.
• Electrochemical Research: Used as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemistry and in studies of ion-selective electrodes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or reagent for synthesizing more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to modify the surface properties of materials for enhanced compatibility or functionality.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in ion-pair chromatography as a mobile phase additive for separating ionic species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium
CAS No.	13010-31-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₈N⁺ (typically associated with bromide, hydroxide, or other anions)
Molecular Weight	186.36 g/mol (for the cation)
Synonyms	Tetrapropylammonium cation; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium; TPA; Tetra-n-propylammonium; Propylamine, N,N,N-tripropyl-; 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-; TPrA; Tetrapropylazanium
EINECS	235-864-6

Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profiling via advanced techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

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