Description

Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloronickelate is an organometallic coordination compound featuring a tetraethylammonium cation paired with a tetrachloronickelate anion. This compound serves as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists working in the fields of electrocatalysis, organic synthesis, and the development of novel magnetic or conductive materials.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of nickel-based catalysts for electrochemical reactions, including water splitting and CO₂ reduction.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst or a source of nickel in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of nickel-containing coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and inorganic complexes.
• Ionic Liquid & Electrolyte Studies: Investigated as a component in specialized ionic liquids or electrolytes for battery and electrochemical applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloronickelate
CAS No.	5964-71-6
Molecular Formula	C₈H₂₀Cl₄NNi or [(C₂H₅)₄N]₂[NiCl₄]
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloronickelate(II); Tetraethylammonium Nickel Tetrachloride; [(C₂H₅)₄N]₂[NiCl₄]; TEANiCl₄; TEA Tetrachloronickelate; Tetraethylammonium Hexachlorodinickelate (related); Et₄N[NiCl₄]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Tetrachloronickelate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95% (Ni basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

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