Description

Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloroferrate(III) is an organometallic salt complex featuring a tetraethylammonium cation paired with a tetrachloroferrate(III) anion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and reagent in specialized organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel coordination compounds.

Application

• As a Lewis acid catalyst in organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• As a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as magnetic or conductive polymers.
• As a supporting electrolyte or redox mediator in electrochemical studies and battery research.
• In academic and industrial research for investigating iron(III)-based coordination chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• For the preparation of other ferrate-containing compounds and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloroferrate(III)
CAS No.	14240-75-6
Molecular Formula	C8H20Cl4FeN
Molecular Weight	342.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloroferrate; Tetraethylammonium Ferric Chloride; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Tetrachloroferrate(1-); TEATF; Et4NFeCl4; Tetraethylammonium Chloroferrate; Ferrate(1-), tetrachloro-, tetraethylammonium
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloroferrate(III) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Use appropriate precautions to minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	15.5 - 16.5 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	40.0 - 42.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %

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