Description

Tetraethylammonium Tribromide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a stable and efficient source of bromine in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a powerful brominating agent, enabling selective and high-yield reactions under mild conditions. It is an essential reagent for research laboratories and industrial-scale chemical manufacturers specializing in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A key brominating agent for the electrophilic bromination of alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules requiring bromine incorporation.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of bromine-containing herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Material Science: Facilitates the bromination of polymers and organic materials to modify their physical and chemical properties.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new bromination methodologies and reaction mechanisms.
• Catalyst and Co-catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in various oxidation and halogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Tribromide
CAS No.	6735-55-3
Molecular Formula	C8H20Br3N
Molecular Weight	370.97 g/mol
Synonyms	TEA Tribromide; Tetraethylammonium Bromide Perbromide; TEATB; N,N,N-Triethyl-ethanaminium Tribromide; Ethyltrimethylammonium Tribromide; Tetraethylazanium Tribromide; Brominating Agent 393
EINECS	229-794-7

Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Tribromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity verification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	115 - 120 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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