Description

(2-Iodoethyl)Trimethylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt with a reactive iodoethyl side chain, serving as a versatile alkylating agent and building block in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce a positively charged trimethylammonium group, which is crucial for modifying the properties of target molecules. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of cholinergic agents, neuromuscular blocking agents, and other bioactive molecules targeting the nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating quaternary ammonium-based herbicides, plant growth regulators, and fungicides.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as an alkylating reagent for protein modification, affinity labeling, and the development of enzyme inhibitors.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing functional polymers, ion-exchange resins, and antimicrobial coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 2-trimethylammonioethyl moiety into complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Iodoethyl)Trimethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	5110-69-0
Molecular Formula	C5H13I2N
Molecular Weight	356.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodoethyltrimethylammonium Iodide; (2-Iodoethyl)trimethylammonium Iodide; Trimethyl(2-iodoethyl)ammonium Iodide; Iodomethylcholine Iodide; Iodoethyltrimethylammonium Iodide; N,N,N-Trimethyl-2-iodoethanaminium Iodide; Choline Iodide Iodomethyl; Ethanaminium, 2-iodo-N,N,N-trimethyl-, iodide (1:1)
EINECS	225-823-6

Quality Control

Our (2-Iodoethyl)Trimethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed 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)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 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.