Description

Tetrapentylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a phase-transfer catalyst and a strong organic base. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for accelerating reactions between ionic and organic compounds in two-phase systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in alkylation, deprotonation, and elimination reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the production and modification of polymers and resins.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tetrapentylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	4598-61-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₅NO
Molecular Weight	315.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrapentylammonium hydroxide; N,N,N-Tripentyl-1-pentanaminium hydroxide; Tetra-n-pentylammonium hydroxide; Pentylamine, N,N,N-tripentyl-, hydroxide (1:1); Ammonium, tetrapentyl-, hydroxide; TPAH; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrapentylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere or dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 20% in water or methanol (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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