Description

Tetraethylammonium Chloride Tetrahydrate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and process efficiency in specialized manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality ionic materials for electrochemical applications and organic synthesis.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Crucial for accelerating reactions between organic and aqueous phases in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical intermediates.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in studies involving voltammetry, battery research, and electroplating due to its ionic conductivity and stability.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a reagent or catalyst in various alkylation, condensation, and polymerization reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of ion channels and neuromuscular transmission as a cholinergic blocking agent.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or additive in the production of certain polymers and resins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reagent in ion-pair chromatography and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Chloride Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	6024-76-6
Molecular Formula	C8H20NCl · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	237.76 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 165.71 g/mol)
Synonyms	TEA-Cl (Tetrahydrate); Tetraethylammonium Chloride Hydrate; N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium Chloride Tetrahydrate; TEAC; Et4NCl · 4H2O; Ammonium, tetraethyl-, chloride, tetrahydrate; Tetraethylazanium Chloride Tetrahydrate
EINECS	227-867-8 (for the anhydrous form)

Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Chloride Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles are provided and 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 absorption of water and potential degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	27.0 - 31.0 % (Theoretical for Tetrahydrate: ~30.3%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride Content	Conforms

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