Description

Tetramethylammonium Cadmium Trichloride is a specialized organometallic salt with the formula (CH₃)₄N[CdCl₃]. This compound is valued in advanced materials research and synthesis for its role as a precursor in the preparation of cadmium-containing complexes and nanomaterials. It is primarily utilized by researchers and development chemists in the fields of inorganic chemistry, materials science, and catalysis. The product is supplied with a focus on high purity and batch-to-batch consistency to meet rigorous laboratory and pilot-scale requirements.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of cadmium-based coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Starting material in the research and development of novel inorganic catalysts.
• Used in the preparation of cadmium chalcogenide (e.g., CdS, CdSe) nanocrystals and quantum dots.
• Reagent in academic and industrial research for studying structure-property relationships in inorganic salts.
• Potential component in electrochemical studies and the development of specialized ionic materials.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of other tetramethylammonium metal halide complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Cadmium Trichloride
CAS No.	15976-91-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₂CdCl₃N
Molecular Weight	328.90 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Cadmium Trichloride; Tetramethylazanium Cadmium Trichloride; TMA-Cadmium Trichloride; (Tetramethylammonium) Trichlorocadmate; Cadmium Trichloride Tetramethylammonium Salt; Cadmium, Trichloro(tetramethylammonium)-; Tetramethylammonium Trichlorocadmate(II)
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Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Cadmium Trichloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and integrity. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality testing, which may include analysis by techniques such as XRD, elemental analysis (CHN), and titration to confirm identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Cadmium (Cd) Content	34.0 - 35.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	32.0 - 33.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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