Description

Triethylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility in organic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile reagent and phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions in both aqueous and organic media. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and displacement reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the preparation of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring high-purity ammonium salts.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development and study of ionic liquids, electrolytes, and other advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in various chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	4636-73-1
Molecular Formula	C6H16IN
Molecular Weight	229.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethylamine Hydroiodide; Triethylamine Hydriodide; N,N-Diethylethanaminium Iodide; Ethanaminium, N,N-diethyl-, iodide (1:1); Triethylammonium Iodide Salt; TEAI; TEAHI
EINECS	225-052-5

Quality Control

Our Triethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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