Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Diiodoaurate is a specialized organogold compound that serves as a valuable precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This material is significant for its role in facilitating gold-catalyzed reactions and the preparation of other gold-containing complexes with high precision. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, materials science, and pharmaceutical development where controlled gold chemistry is essential.

Application

• Homogeneous Gold Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic transformations such as cycloisomerizations and C-H functionalizations.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel gold nanoparticles and nanostructured materials with tailored optical and electronic properties.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as a source of gold ions for electroplating baths and the development of conductive films and coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of gold-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for investigating new reaction methodologies and the fundamental chemistry of gold complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Diiodoaurate
CAS No.	50481-03-3
Molecular Formula	C16H36AuI2N
Molecular Weight	739.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Diiodoaurate(I); Tetrabutylammonium Gold(I) Diiodide; TBAAuI2; Tetra-n-butylammonium Diiodoaurate(I); Diiodoaurate(1-) Tetrabutylammonium; Tetrabutylammonium Aurous Iodide Complex; (TBA)[AuI2]; Tetrabutylammonium Iodoaurate
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Diiodoaurate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and desiccated to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, DMF)

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