Description

Tetraoctylammonium Nitrate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt primarily used as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and an ionic liquid precursor. This compound is critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective catalytic systems. Its unique properties also make it valuable for electrochemical applications and as a key component in the formulation of specialty surfactants and extraction agents.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables efficient alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in biphasic systems for fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or component in the creation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry and separation processes.
• Electrochemical Applications: Used as an electrolyte additive or supporting salt in batteries, capacitors, and electroplating baths to enhance conductivity and stability.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specific polymers and resins, including epoxy curing agents.
• Surfactant & Extraction Agent: Functions as a cationic surfactant or ion-pairing agent in analytical chemistry for the extraction and separation of anionic species.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraoctylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	33734-52-0
Molecular Formula	C32H68N2O3
Molecular Weight	528.90 g/mol
Synonyms	TOA Nitrate; Trioctylmethylammonium Nitrate; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium Nitrate; Methyltrioctylammonium Nitrate; Ammonium, trioctylmethyl-, nitrate; TOANO; Aliquat® 336 Nitrate; TOAN
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Quality Control

Our Tetraoctylammonium Nitrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed and store separately from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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