Description

Tetraphenylarsonium chloride is a quaternary arsonium salt with a well-defined cationic structure. This compound is valued as a versatile reagent and phase-transfer catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel compounds and catalytic processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and polymerization processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of the tetraphenylarsonium cation for the preparation of other salts or as a precipitating agent for large anions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the synthesis and modification of polymers, including as an initiator or catalyst component.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in ion-pair chromatography and as a reagent for the gravimetric determination of certain metal complexes.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating ionic liquids, conductive materials, or as a template in molecular imprinting.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as an electrolyte component or a reference compound in non-aqueous electrochemical systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraphenylarsonium Chloride
CAS No.	15912-80-8
Molecular Formula	C24H20AsCl
Molecular Weight	418.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Arsonium, tetraphenyl-, chloride; Tetraphenylarsonium chloride; TPA-Cl; Tetraphenylarsochloride; NSC 163066; (Tetraphenyl-λ5-arsanyl)chloride; Tetraphenylarsonium(1+) chloride
EINECS	240-085-6

Quality Control

Our Tetraphenylarsonium chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity and heavy metal content analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch upon request, supporting compliance with research and industrial application standards.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	258 - 262 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride Content (Titration)	Conforms

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