Tetraethylammonium bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tetraethylammonium bromide is used as a phase transfer catalyst. It acts as a source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies. It is also employed in organic chemical synthesis. It plays a major role in the preparation of tetraethylammonium superoxide from potassium superoxide for the conversion of primary alkyl halides to dialkyl peroxides. Furthermore, It is utilized as a catalyst in the oxidation of organic sulfide to sulfoxide using o-iodoxybenzoic acid.

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Applications
Tetraethylammonium bromide is used as a phase transfer catalyst. It acts as a source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies. It is also employed in organic chemical synthesis. It plays a major role in the preparation of tetraethylammonium superoxide from potassium superoxide for the conversion of primary alkyl halides to dialkyl peroxides. Furthermore, It is utilized as a catalyst in the oxidation of organic sulfide to sulfoxide using o-iodoxybenzoic acid.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 71-91-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H20BrN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 210.159
• MDL Number: MFCD00011825
• InChI Key: HWCKGOZZJDHMNC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetraethylammonium bromide, teab, tea bromide, tetrylammonium bromide, sympatektoman, tetranium, etylon, bromethyl, beparon, etambro
• PubChem CID: 6285
• IUPAC Name: tetraethylazanium;bromide
• SMILES: CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.[Br-]

• Melting Point: ∼285°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.397
• Odor: Mild
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3563430
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,9199
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 210.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetraethylammonium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	200-769-4
RTECSNumber	BS5950000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only