Description

Tetraheptylammonium is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 35414-25-6. This compound serves as a versatile and effective phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor, critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced material synthesis sectors who require reliable, high-performance catalysts.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for the preparation of task-specific ionic liquids used in green chemistry and separations.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in electrochemical applications and battery research.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Research: Studied for its surface-active properties in specialized formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography and extraction techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraheptylammonium
CAS No.	35414-25-6
Molecular Formula	C28H60N+ (typically associated with bromide or iodide counter-anions)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tetra-n-heptylammonium; Heptylammonium, N,N,N-triheptyl-; Ammonium, tetraheptyl-; THA; Tetraheptylazanium; N,N,N-Triheptylheptan-1-aminium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetraheptylammonium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.