Description

Tetraethylammonium Formate is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a versatile and highly effective phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and its utility in electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical synthesis, and advanced materials sectors seeking to improve reaction yields and efficiency.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Electrochemical Research: Used as a supporting electrolyte or ionic liquid component in supercapacitors, batteries, and electroplating baths due to its good ionic conductivity.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a mobile phase modifier in ion-pair chromatography for the separation of ionic and polar compounds.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the synthesis of specific polymers and as an additive to modify polymer conductivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a templating agent or precursor in the synthesis of nanostructured materials and porous frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Formate
CAS No.	38410-12-7
Molecular Formula	C9H21NO2
Molecular Weight	175.27 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA Formate; Tetraethylammonium formate; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium formate; Formic acid tetraethylammonium salt; TEF; TEAF; Ethyltriethylammonium formate; Ammonium, tetraethyl-, formate
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Formate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 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.