Description

Tetramethylammonium Perchlorate is a quaternary ammonium salt with potent oxidizing properties. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized reagent and oxidizing agent in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of energetic materials formulation, electrochemistry, and as a phase transfer catalyst in organic reactions.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Used as a component in the formulation of specialized propellants and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as an electrolyte additive or supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemical systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a phase transfer catalyst (PTC) to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methods and calibrations.
• Materials Science: Investigated for use in the preparation of perovskite materials and other advanced inorganic compounds.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a strong, soluble oxidizing agent for controlled oxidation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Perchlorate
CAS No.	2537-36-2
Molecular Formula	C4H12ClNO4 or [(CH3)4N]ClO4
Molecular Weight	173.60 g/mol
Synonyms	TMA Perchlorate; Tetramethylazanium Perchlorate; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Perchlorate; Ammonium, tetramethyl-, perchlorate; Perchloric acid, tetramethylammonium salt; Tetramethylammonium Perchlorate(VII); TMAP
EINECS	219-799-7

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Perchlorate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, combustible materials, and strong acids. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
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.