Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Iodotetrachloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt complex, widely recognized for its role as a potent phase-transfer catalyst and oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its unique structure facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it enables critical halogenation and oxidation steps.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, improving efficiency in alkylation, esterification, and substitution reactions.
• Organic Synthesis & Oxidation: Serves as a selective oxidizing agent for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in other redox transformations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization processes and the synthesis of specialized polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through efficient catalytic cycles.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel ionic liquids, electrolytes, and advanced functional materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a reagent or standard in specific analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Iodotetrachloride
CAS No.	15625-59-9
Molecular Formula	C16H36Cl4IN
Molecular Weight	525.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Iodotetrachloride; TBAT; Tetra-n-Butylammonium Tetrachloroiodate; TBACI; Iodotetrachlorotetrabutylammonium; Tetrabutylammonium Tetrachloroiodide; (Tetrabutylazaniumyl)tetrachloro-λ3-iodane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Iodotetrachloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by titration), identification (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and returned to storage immediately after use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 1.0%

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