Description

Tetraethylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its high ionic conductivity and stability make it a critical reagent in advanced organic synthesis and electrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous systems for studying redox processes and battery materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a reagent for the preparation of other tetraalkylammonium salts and as a source of tetraethylammonium cations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Acts as a structure-directing agent or additive in the synthesis of polymers and advanced materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	68-05-3
Molecular Formula	C8H20IN
Molecular Weight	257.16 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA Iodide; TEAI; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Iodide; Tetraethylazanium Iodide; Ethylammonium, N,N,N-triethyl-, iodide; Ammonium, tetraethyl-, iodide; Tetraethylammonium iodide (1:1)
EINECS	200-676-4

Quality Control

Tetraethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.