Description

Tetra-n-Hexylammonium Perchlorate is a quaternary ammonium salt with perchlorate as the counterion, valued for its role as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its chemical structure provides excellent solubility in organic media, making it a critical reagent for facilitating reactions between immiscible phases. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and materials science.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates nucleophilic substitution and other reactions between aqueous and organic phases in synthesis.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous systems for studying redox processes and battery materials.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for the extraction and separation of ionic species.
• Polymerization Initiator/Additive: Acts as a component in catalyst systems for specific polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the preparation of other quaternary ammonium compounds or specialty chemicals.
• Materials Science: Investigated for use in the development of ionic liquids and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Hexylammonium Perchlorate
CAS No.	4656-81-9
Molecular Formula	C24H52ClNO4
Molecular Weight	454.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylammonium Perchlorate, Tetrahexylammonium Perchlorate; Tetrahexylazanium Perchlorate; Perchloric Acid, Tetrahexylammonium Salt; THAP; N,N,N-Trihexyl-1-hexanaminium Perchlorate
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Hexylammonium Perchlorate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

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 a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed and separate from combustible materials and reducing agents.

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)	≤ 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.