Description

Tetra-n-Pentylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS registry number 4965-17-7. This compound serves as a critical phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and ion-pairing agent, enabling reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and facilitating analytical separations. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require reliable, high-performance intermediates for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for alkylation, esterification, and substitution reactions in biphasic systems, improving yield and reaction rates in organic synthesis.
• Ion-Pair Chromatography: Used as an ion-pairing reagent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation and analysis of ionic and polar compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical quality control.
• Electrochemical Research: Employed as a supporting electrolyte or a reference electrode component in non-aqueous electrochemistry and battery research due to its stable electrochemical properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates certain ionic polymerization processes for producing specialized polymers and resins.
• Surfactant & Micelle Studies: Acts as a model compound for studying the behavior of cationic surfactants and micelle formation in academic and industrial research.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing other quaternary ammonium compounds with tailored properties for specific industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Pentylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	4965-17-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄ClN
Molecular Weight	334.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraamylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Tripentyl-1-pentanaminium Chloride; Tetra-n-Pentylazanium Chloride; TPeAC; TPAC; Pentylammonium Chloride (Tetra); 1-Pentanaminium, N,N,N-tripentyl-, chloride
EINECS	225-600-8

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Pentylammonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets precise specifications for catalytic and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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