Tetramethylammonium bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tetramethylammonium bromide acts as an ion pair reagent. It is used as a surface-active agent and an active ingredient for conditioners. Further, it is used as a softner for textiles and paper products. It is also employed as a disinfection agent, sanitizer, antimicrobial and antistatic agent. In addition to this, it plays in important role as a phase transfer catalyst in synthetic chemistry.

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Applications
Tetramethylammonium bromide acts as an ion pair reagent. It is used as a surface-active agent and an active ingredient for conditioners. Further, it is used as a softner for textiles and paper products. It is also employed as a disinfection agent, sanitizer, antimicrobial and antistatic agent. In addition to this, it plays in important role as a phase transfer catalyst in synthetic chemistry.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, chloroform and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Density: 1.56
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₄NBr
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 3620955
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,chloroform and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 154.06
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetramethylammonium bromide

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