Description

4-Ethylpicolinium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt, specifically a picolinium derivative, valued for its role as a versatile ionic liquid precursor and a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a phase-transfer catalyst and a building block for functional materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex chemical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a crucial precursor for creating task-specific ionic liquids used in green chemistry, catalysis, and electrochemistry.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yields in alkylation and other industrial processes.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of new generation herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science: Employed in the creation of advanced functional materials, including liquid crystals, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and mechanistic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethylpicolinium Iodide
CAS No.	19760-15-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12IN
Molecular Weight	249.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4-methylpyridinium Iodide; 4-Ethyl-1-methylpyridinium Iodide; N-Ethyl-4-picolinium Iodide; 4-Picoline, 1-ethyl-, iodide; 4-Ethyl-1-methylpyridin-1-ium Iodide; N-Ethyl-4-methylpyridinium Iodide; 4-Ethyl-N-methylpyridinium Iodide
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Quality Control

Our 4-Ethylpicolinium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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