Description

Methanaminium, N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Cyanide (9Ci) is a quaternary ammonium cyanide salt, a versatile chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which combines a permanently charged trimethylammonium moiety with a reactive cyanide anion, enabling its use in specialized organic transformations and material science. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Functions as a potent phase-transfer catalyst in biphasic reactions, facilitating the migration of reactants between organic and aqueous phases.
• Cyanide Source in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a controlled source of cyanide ions for nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions under mild conditions.
• Ionic Liquid Research: Investigated as a precursor or component in the development of novel ionic liquids with specific solvation properties.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed in the surface treatment of materials to introduce cationic and/or cyano functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methanaminium, N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Cyanide (9Ci)
CAS No.	23237-02-7
Molecular Formula	C4H9N2+ • CN- or C5H9N3
Molecular Weight	111.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethylammonium Cyanide; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Cyanide; Tetramethylammonium Cyanide (common misnomer); Cyanotrimethylammonium; TMACN; Trimethylamine Cyanide; (Trimethylammonio)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (trimethylammonio)-
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Quality Control

Our Methanaminium, N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Cyanide (9Ci) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed 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 (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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