Description

Tetraethylammonium Bicarbonate is a quaternary ammonium salt of bicarbonate, widely recognized for its utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, thereby improving yields and reaction rates under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require efficient synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a mild source of bicarbonate ion for carboxylation reactions and as a base in sensitive synthetic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled introduction of the bicarbonate moiety is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization processes and the modification of polymer surfaces.
• Electrochemical Research: Utilized as an electrolyte component or supporting salt in non-aqueous electrochemical studies and battery research.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a mobile phase additive or a reagent in specific chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Bicarbonate
CAS No.	17351-61-0
Molecular Formula	C9H21NO3
Molecular Weight	191.27 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA Bicarbonate; Tetraethylammonium Hydrogen Carbonate; Ammonium, tetraethyl-, bicarbonate; TEAB; Et4NHCO3; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium bicarbonate; Tetraethylazanium bicarbonate
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Bicarbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results 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) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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