Description

Tetrapropylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 631-40-3. This compound serves as a critical phase-transfer catalyst and organic synthesis intermediate, valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science sectors requiring precise and efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst in organic synthesis for alkylation, displacement, and condensation reactions, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in electrochemical applications and specialty battery research.
• Surfactant & Polymer Research: Acts as a template or structure-directing agent in the development of novel materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for other tetraalkylammonium salts and functional ionic liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	631-40-3
Molecular Formula	C12H28IN
Molecular Weight	313.27 g/mol
Synonyms	TPAI; Tetra-n-propylammonium Iodide; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium Iodide; Propylamine, N,N,N-tripropyl-, iodide (1:1); TPrAI; 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, iodide
EINECS	211-162-4

Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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.