Description

Tetraethylammonium Cyanide is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a versatile source of cyanide ion in non-aqueous and phase-transfer catalysis systems. This compound is valued for its role as a potent nucleophile and catalyst in organic synthesis, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of nitriles, cyanohydrins, and other cyanated intermediates.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for cyanide ion in biphasic reaction systems.
• Key reagent for the nucleophilic cyanation of alkyl halides, epoxides, and carbonyl compounds.
• Used in the synthesis of nitriles and cyanohydrins, important intermediates in pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs).
• Facilitates Strecker amino acid synthesis and related routes to α-amino nitriles.
• Employed in electrochemical studies and as an electrolyte component in specialized applications.
• Catalyst in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Research and development of novel organic methodologies in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Precursor for the generation of hydrogen cyanide equivalents under controlled, anhydrous conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Cyanide
CAS No.	13435-20-6
Molecular Formula	C9H20N2
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA-CN; TEACN; N,N,N-Triethyl-ethanaminium cyanide; Tetraethylazanium cyanide; Cyanotriethylammonium; Ethylammonium, N,N,N-triethyl-, cyanide; Tethylammonium cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated development pipelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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