Description

Tetrapropylammonium Formate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 71929-22-1, valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its significance lies in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and enabling high-performance electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, battery technology, and advanced material science.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems for alkylation, oxidation, and polymerization processes.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in the formulation of electrolytes for supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries to enhance ionic conductivity and stability.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate or component in the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex mixtures.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates nucleophilic substitution and other key transformations in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Acts as a structure-directing agent or templating molecule in the synthesis of zeolites and porous materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium Formate
CAS No.	71929-22-1
Molecular Formula	C13H29NO2
Molecular Weight	231.38 g/mol
Synonyms	TPAF; Tetra-n-propylammonium formate; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium formate; Formic acid tetrapropylammonium salt; TPA Formate; Tetrapropylazanium formate; Propylammonium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, formate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium Formate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. For long-term stability, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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