Description

Tetramethylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and reagent. Its primary value lies in its role as a methylating agent and phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating critical reactions in organic synthesis and materials science. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronics, and specialty chemical industries, where precise methylation and catalysis are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a methylating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for efficient organic synthesis.
• Electronics Industry: Serves as a precursor or additive in the manufacture of electrolytes for electrochemical devices and in photoresist formulations.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a standard reagent in laboratories for methylation studies and the synthesis of other quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of ionic liquids and as a structure-directing agent in zeolite synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	75-58-1
Molecular Formula	C4H12IN
Molecular Weight	201.05 g/mol
Synonyms	TMAI; Tetramethylammonium Iodide; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Iodide; Ammonium, tetramethyl-, iodide; Tetramethylazanium Iodide; Me4NI; TMAI; Tetramethylammonium Iodide Salt
EINECS	200-881-8

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Iodide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, heavy metal content, and loss on drying. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.