Tetraethylammonium chloride

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
15404889	100 g	100g
15494879	25 g	25g

Product Code. 15404889

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J62507.22

Description

Phase transfer catalyst | CAS: 56-34-8 | C8H20ClN | 165.71 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

Product Identifier

• Tetraethylammonium chloride

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetraethylammonium chloride

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only