Description

Tetrapentylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 2498-20-6. This compound serves as a critical phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and electrolyte component, enabling reactions in biphasic systems and facilitating electrochemical applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced material synthesis sectors who require reliable, high-performance ionic compounds.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, crucial for alkylation, displacement, and polymerization processes.
• Electrochemical Research: Used as a supporting electrolyte or a key component in electrochemical cells, sensors, and studies of ion transport.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or reagent in the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Material Science: Employed in the fabrication and modification of polymers, membranes, and nanostructured materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (e.g., HPLC) to improve the separation of ionic analytes.
• Surfactant & Dispersant Research: Investigated for its surface-active properties in specialized formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapentylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	2498-20-6
Molecular Formula	C20H44IN
Molecular Weight	425.48 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Tripentyl-1-pentanaminium iodide; Tetra-n-pentylammonium iodide; Pentylammonium, N,N,N-tripentyl-, iodide (1:1); TPAI; 1-Pentanaminium, N,N,N-tripentyl-, iodide
EINECS	219-694-9

Quality Control

Our Tetrapentylammonium Iodide is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.