Description

Oleylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from oleylamine, a long-chain unsaturated fatty amine. This compound is valued for its surfactant properties and its role as a phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents. It is primarily utilized in advanced material synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and as a key component in specialized formulations. Industrial and research chemists seeking to improve reaction yields or develop novel surface-active materials will find this chemical particularly relevant.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the formulation of specialty detergents, coatings, and emulsion polymers due to its long hydrophobic chain.
• Material Science: Acts as a surface modifier or stabilizer in the synthesis of nanoparticles and quantum dots.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids with unique solubility properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used in ion-pair chromatography or as a reagent in specific detection methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	1802520-56-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₈IN
Molecular Weight	395.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleylamine Hydroiodide; (Z)-Octadec-9-en-1-aminium Iodide; N-Oleylammonium Iodide; 9-Octadecen-1-aminium, Iodide; Oleylamine Iodide Salt; (9Z)-9-Octadecen-1-aminium Iodide; Oleamine Hydroiodide
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Quality Control

Our Oleylammonium Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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