Description

Tetramethylammonium acetate (CAS No. 10581-12-1) is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the molecular formula C₆H₁₅NO₂. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name tetramethylazanium;acetate, is widely utilized in organic synthesis, catalysis, and electrochemical applications due to its excellent solubility in polar solvents such as water, methanol, and acetonitrile. Its stable ionic structure makes it a preferred choice for phase-transfer catalysis and as a buffering agent in chemical reactions. Available in crystalline form, our Tetramethylammonium acetate is rigorously tested for purity, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive laboratory and industrial processes. Suitable for researchers and scientists requiring precise and reliable reagents for advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 10581-12-1
• Complexity: 44.6
• IUPAC Name: tetramethylammonium;acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H12N.C2H4O2/c1-5(2,3)4;1-2(3)4/h1-4H3;1H3,(H,3,4)/q+1;/p-1
• InChI Key: MRYQZMHVZZSQRT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Exact Mass: 133.110278721
• Molecular Formula: C6H15NO2
• Molecular Weight: 133.19
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].C[N+](C)(C)C
• Topological: 40.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 133.110278721
• Synonyms: Tetramethylammonium acetate, Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, acetate, Ammonium, tetramethyl-, acetate, EINECS 234-179-3, NSC 97381, DTXSID1065132, Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, acetate (1:1), DTXCID2032976, Ammonium, tetramethyl-, acetate (8CI), 234-179-3, 10581-12-1, tetramethylazanium;acetate, Tetramethyl ammonium acetate, Tetramethylammonium acetate monohydrate, MFCD00011630, Tetramethylammonium acetate, tech grade, tetramethylammoniumacetate, SCHEMBL106975, NSC97381, NSC-97381, AKOS015837513, Methanaminium,N,N-trimethyl-, acetate, CS-W011077, FS-4082, FT37551, HY-W010361, SY033241, DB-050353, NS00085627, T1048, T1397, O12146, Tetramethylammonium Acetate (ca. 50% in Water)

Application

Tetramethylammonium acetate is commonly employed as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions between immiscible reactants. It serves as a buffering agent in electrochemical studies and is used in the preparation of ionic liquids for advanced material applications. Additionally, this compound finds utility in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals where controlled reactivity is essential.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301 (68.2%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (98.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (68.2%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (98.7%)

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