Description

Triethylmethylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium hydroxide compound widely used as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and strong organic base. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in specialized organic syntheses. This product is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.

Application

• Phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis for reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Strong organic base for deprotonation and condensation reactions in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• Key reagent in the synthesis of ionic liquids and other specialty chemicals.
• Catalyst for polymerization reactions, including the production of certain epoxy resins.
• Use in analytical chemistry as a component in ion-pair chromatography.
• Application in agrochemical synthesis for the production of herbicides and pesticides.
• Research and development of novel materials and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylmethylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	109334-81-8
Molecular Formula	C7H19NO
Molecular Weight	133.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethyl-N-methylethanaminium hydroxide; Methyldiethyl(ethyl)ammonium hydroxide; TEMA-OH; Triethylmethylammonium hydroxide solution; MDEA hydroxide; N-Methyltriethylammonium hydroxide; Ethanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, hydroxide (1:1); (Diethylmethyl)(ethyl)ammonium hydroxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Triethylmethylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and a strong base; keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 20% in water or methanol (Contact for specific concentration)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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