Description

Tetra-Decylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound that functions as a potent organic base and phase-transfer catalyst. This chemical is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions in biphasic systems, enhancing yields and selectivity in complex organic syntheses. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for catalyst development and process optimization.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where strong, non-nucleophilic bases are required.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in specific anionic or coordination polymerization processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for separating organic acids and other compounds.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to modify the surface properties of materials, including clays and silicas, for enhanced compatibility.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals in challenging environments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-Decylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	57340-65-5
Molecular Formula	C40H85NO
Molecular Weight	596.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecylammonium Hydroxide; Tetra-n-Decylammonium Hydroxide; N,N,N-Tri-n-decyl-1-decanaminium Hydroxide; TDAH; Quaternary Ammonium Hydroxide C40; Ammonium, tetra-n-decyl-, hydroxide; Tetra(decyl)ammonium hydroxide
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-Decylammonium Hydroxide 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 applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its basic nature, ensure containers are properly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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