Description

Triethylmethylammonium is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in critical synthetic processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and scalable synthesis solutions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Accelerates alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in biphasic systems.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or cation source for designing task-specific ionic liquids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or additive in polymerization reactions and polymer modification.
• Agrochemical Production: Facilitates the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and process optimization in chemical R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylmethylammonium
CAS No.	302-57-8
Molecular Formula	C7H18N+ (typically associated with anions like chloride, bromide, hydroxide, or iodide)
Molecular Weight	116.22 g/mol (for the cation)
Synonyms	N-Methyltriethylammonium; Triethylmethylammonium cation; Methylethylammonium, N,N-diethyl-; TEMA; MTEAC; N,N-Diethyl-N-methylethanaminium; Ethanaminium, N,N-diethyl-N-methyl-; Triethylmethylazanium
EINECS	206-124-4

Quality Control

Our Triethylmethylammonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement strict in-process controls and final release testing, which may include assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC / Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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