Description

Dimethyl Diethyl Ammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and phase-transfer catalyst. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing yields and efficiency in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in two-phase systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Surfactant & Biocide Precursor: Used in the manufacture of cationic surfactants and antimicrobial agents.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in ionic liquids and as a component in advanced polymer systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Diethyl Ammonium Iodide
CAS No.	4325-24-0
Molecular Formula	C6H16IN
Molecular Weight	229.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N,N-diethylammonium iodide; Diethyldimethylammonium iodide; Ammonium, diethyldimethyl-, iodide; DEDMAI; 1-Ethyl-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium iodide (isomer); Tetrylammonium iodide (related compound); Quaternary ammonium salt C6
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Diethyl Ammonium Iodide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.