Description

Tetramethylammonium Formate is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a versatile and efficient phase-transfer catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, thereby accelerating reaction rates and improving yields under mild conditions. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates and catalysts for complex synthesis.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in alkylation, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• As a reagent and catalyst in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• In polymer chemistry as an initiator or catalyst component for specific polymerization processes.
• For analytical chemistry applications, including use as a mobile phase modifier in chromatography.
• In electrochemical applications and material science research.
• As a source of the tetramethylammonium cation in various ionic liquid and electrolyte formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Formate
CAS No.	59138-84-0
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO2
Molecular Weight	119.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Formic acid, tetramethylammonium salt; Tetramethylammonium formate; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium formate; TMAF; Tetramethylazanium formate
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Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Formate is produced 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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability.

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
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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