Description

Tetramethylammonium Thioacetate 97 is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a potent thioacylating agent and phase-transfer catalyst, enabling critical transformations in complex molecule construction. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for introducing thioester and thioamide functionalities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of sulfur-containing pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the polymerization of specific monomers and in the modification of polymer surfaces.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a thioacyl source for the preparation of thioesters, thioamides, and heterocyclic compounds.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in the surface functionalization of nanoparticles and the creation of novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Thioacetate 97
CAS No.	62698-51-5
Molecular Formula	C6H15NOS
Molecular Weight	149.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioacetic Acid Tetramethylammonium Salt; Tetramethylammonium Thioacetate; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Thioacetate; Acetylthioic Acid Tetramethylammonium Salt; TMA Thioacetate; Tetramethylammonium Ethanethioate; Ammonium, tetramethyl-, thioacetate; Tetramethylammonium Mercaptoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Thioacetate 97 is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the declared 97% minimum purity specification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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 an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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