Description

Tetra-n-Octylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and an effective ion-pairing agent. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules, produce fine chemicals, and develop advanced materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and oxidation reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Critical in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a catalyst or additive in polymerization processes and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing reagent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of ionic liquids, surfactants, and other functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Octylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	16829-91-7
Molecular Formula	C32H68IN
Molecular Weight	609.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraoctylammonium Iodide; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium Iodide; TOAI; Tetraoctylammonium Iodide; Octylquat Iodide; 1-Octanaminium, N,N,N-trioctyl-, iodide; Ammonium, tetraoctyl-, iodide; Tetra-n-octylazanium iodide
EINECS	240-876-1

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Octylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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