Tetraethylammonium iodide

CAS NO.：68-05-3
Empirical Formula: C8H20IN
Molecular Weight: 257.16
MDL number: MFCD00011829
EINECS: 200-676-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-28 16:48:35

What is Tetraethylammonium iodide?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of Tetraethylammonium iodide

Tetraethylammonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula C8H20N+I?. It has been used as the source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies, but is also used in organic chemical synthesis.
Reagent for conversion of ?,?-enones in TFA to b-iodo ketones in high yield.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the iodide from acetone/MeOH, EtOH/water, dimethylacetamide or ethyl acetate/EtOH (19:1). Dry it under a vacuum at 50o and store it over P2O5. [Beilstein 4 IV 332.]

Properties of Tetraethylammonium iodide

Melting point:	>300 °C (lit.)
Density	1.5590
Flash point:	80℃
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility	methanol: 0.1 g/mL hot, clear, colorless
form	Solid
color	White crystalline
Specific Gravity	1.559
PH	pH(50g/l, 25℃) : 4.0～7.0
Odor	Odorless
Water Solubility	Soluble in water almost transparency.
Sensitive	Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
BRN	3562649
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm
CAS DataBase Reference	68-05-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Tetraethylammonium iodide(68-05-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Tetraethylammonium iodide (68-05-3)

Safety information for Tetraethylammonium iodide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.