Description

Tetramethylammonium is a quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile organic base and phase-transfer catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its strong alkalinity and solubility in various organic solvents, making it a critical reagent for facilitating challenging reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronics industries, particularly for methylation processes and as a precursor for other specialty chemicals.

Application

• As a strong organic base and catalyst in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Phase-transfer catalyst for reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents.
• Precursor for the synthesis of other quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Chemical reagent in organic and polymer chemistry research laboratories.
• Used in the manufacturing of electronic chemicals and specialty surfactants.
• Employed in analytical chemistry as a reference standard or ion-pairing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium
CAS No.	51-92-3
Molecular Formula	C4H12N+ (typically as hydroxide or other salts)
Molecular Weight	74.14 g/mol (for the cation)
Synonyms	Tetramethylammonium cation; Tetramethylazanium; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium; TMA; Me4N+; Tetramethylammonium ion; Tetramethylammonium hydroxide precursor
EINECS	200-112-1

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement strict analytical controls, including chromatography and titration methods, to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere if necessary. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture and carbon dioxide from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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