Tetraethylammonium chloride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phase transfer catalyst

Tetraethylammonium chloride is used as a catalyst. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can be used as a source of tetraethylammonium ions for various pharmaceutical studies and has the ability to block K+ channels in various tissues. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can also block the transmission of nervous impulses across autonomic ganglions.

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Applications
Tetraethylammonium chloride is used as a catalyst. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can be used as a source of tetraethylammonium ions for various pharmaceutical studies and has the ability to block K+ channels in various tissues. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can also block the transmission of nervous impulses across autonomic ganglions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, or acetone

Notes
Hygroscopic, Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.  Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle under argon. Store in cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-34-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H20ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 165.71
• MDL Number: MFCD00149992
• InChI Key: YMBCJWGVCUEGHA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetraethylammonium chloride, tetraethyl ammonium chloride, etamon chloride, tea chloride, teac, n,n,n-triethylethanaminium chloride, tetraethylammoniumchloride, ethanaminium, n,n,n-triethyl-, chloride, tetraethyl-ammonium chloride, unii-8b82z83xnn
• PubChem CID: 5946
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78161
• IUPAC Name: tetraethylazanium;chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC

• Color: White to Yellow
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂)₄NCl
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 3563247
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,9200
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol,chloroform,or acetone
• Formula Weight: 165.71
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetraethylammonium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-267-5
RTECSNumber	BS6125000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only