Description

Dimethylammonium Iodide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate and reagent in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its ionic properties are leveraged. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases in organic synthesis.
• Precursor for Ionic Liquids: Serves as a starting material for creating tailored ionic liquids used as green solvents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing process of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in perovskite solar cells and other optoelectronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for alkylation and methylation reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	51066-74-1
Molecular Formula	C2H8IN
Molecular Weight	172.99 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylammonium Iodide; Dimethylamine Hydroiodide; DMAI; (CH3)2NH2I; N-Methylmethanaminium Iodide; Dimethylamine, Hydroiodide; Hydroiodic Acid, Dimethylamine Salt
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with every 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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