Description

Iodotrimethylammonium is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with a reactive iodide counterion. This compound matters as a key reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for methylation and quaternization reactions, due to its excellent alkylating properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yield and efficiency in organic synthesis.
• Alkylating Agent: Employed to introduce methyl groups into target molecules such as amines, alcohols, and thiols.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent for modifying proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules in life science studies.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Synthesis: A building block for producing cationic surfactants and biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of ionic liquids and functional polymers with specific charge characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodotrimethylammonium
CAS No.	39895-69-7
Molecular Formula	C3H10IN
Molecular Weight	202.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethylammonium Iodide; Iodotrimethylammonium Iodide?; N,N,N-Trimethylammonium Iodide; Trimethylammonium Iodide Salt; TMAI; Ammonium, trimethyl-, iodide (1:1); Trimethylaminium Iodide
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Quality Control

Our Iodotrimethylammonium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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