Description

Tetraheptylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 3535-83-9, valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. This compound is essential for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and for modifying electrochemical interfaces. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesis, catalysis, and electrochemistry applications.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in electrochemical cells, batteries, and capacitors to influence conductivity and electrode stability.
• Ion-Pairing Agent: Employed in analytical chemistry for the separation and detection of ionic species via chromatography (e.g., HPLC).
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Acts as a cationic surfactant in the formulation of specialty coatings, inks, and nanomaterials.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or reagent in organic synthesis for creating complex ammonium compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraheptylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	3535-83-9
Molecular Formula	C28H60IN
Molecular Weight	553.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptylammonium, N,N,N-triheptyl-, iodide; N,N,N-Triheptyl-1-heptanaminium iodide; Tetra-n-heptylammonium iodide; THAI; THAI (catalyst); 1-Heptanaminium, N,N,N-triheptyl-, iodide; Ammonium, tetraheptyl-, iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetraheptylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 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.