Description

Tetrahexylammonium Nitrate is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and an electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require efficient catalytic systems and conductive media for electrochemical applications.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in two-phase systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemistry, including cyclic voltammetry and battery electrolyte formulation studies.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry to modify the retention behavior of ionic analytes in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.
• Specialty Organic Synthesis: Facilitates the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate production.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as a catalyst or initiator component in certain ionic polymerization processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Investigated for use in protective coatings and formulations for industrial equipment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahexylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	682-03-1
Molecular Formula	C24H52N2O3
Molecular Weight	416.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylammonium Nitrate, Tetra-n-hexylammonium Nitrate; THAN; N,N,N-Trihexyl-1-hexanaminium Nitrate; Nitric Acid Tetrahexylammonium Salt; Ammonium, tetrahexyl-, nitrate; Tetrahexylazanium Nitrate
EINECS	211-664-0

Quality Control

Our Tetrahexylammonium Nitrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and residual solvents. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance requirements for research and industrial applications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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