Description

Methylammonium Iodide is an organic-inorganic hybrid salt that serves as a critical precursor material in advanced materials science. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key component for synthesizing high-performance perovskite materials used in next-generation optoelectronic devices. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D departments in the photovoltaic, LED, and semiconductor industries seeking to develop more efficient and cost-effective technologies.

Application

• Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication: As a fundamental organic cation source (MA+) for forming methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) and related perovskite absorber layers.
• Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Used in the production of perovskite-based LEDs (PeLEDs) for displays and solid-state lighting applications.
• Photodetectors & Sensors: A precursor for creating sensitive perovskite films used in high-performance photodetectors and radiation sensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key starting material for research into novel hybrid perovskite structures and their properties.
• Thin-Film Electronics: Employed in the development of other solution-processable electronic and optoelectronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	14965-49-2
Molecular Formula	CH3NH3I
Molecular Weight	158.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylamine hydroiodide; Methylammonium iodide; MAI; Methylamine hydriodide; Methanaminium, iodide (1:1); CH3NH3I; Methylamine, hydroiodide; Aminomethane hydroiodide
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Quality Control

Our Methylammonium Iodide is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, which is critical for reproducible perovskite film formation. All material is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it is recommended to handle the material in a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., glovebox) for critical applications and to store the sealed container in a desiccator. Long-term storage at 2-8°C is advised to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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