Tetramethylammonium acetate, tech. 90%

Description

CAS: 10581-12-1 | C6H15NO2 | 133.19 g/mol

Tetramethylammonium acetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs. Further, it is used to prepare (1R,4S)-4-hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-essigsaeure-methylester by reacting with 1,3-dimethyl-imidazolidin-2-one. In addition to this, it serves as an emulsifier, catalyst, sterilizer, antistatic and antiseptic agent.

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Applications
Tetramethylammonium acetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs. Further, it is used to prepare (1R,4S)-4-hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-essigsaeure-methylester by reacting with 1,3-dimethyl-imidazolidin-2-one. In addition to this, it serves as an emulsifier, catalyst, sterilizer, antistatic and antiseptic agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10581-12-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H15NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00011630
• InChI Key: MRYQZMHVZZSQRT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetramethylammonium acetate, methanaminium, n,n,n-trimethyl-, acetate, tetramethyl ammonium acetate, methanaminium, n,n,n-trimethyl-, acetate 1:1, tetramethylammonium ion acetate, ammonium, tetramethyl-, acetate, tetramethylazanium acetate, n,n,n-trimethyl-methanaminiuacetate, acetate ion; tetramethylammonium ion
• PubChem CID: 82741
• IUPAC Name: tetramethylazanium acetate
• SMILES: CC([O-])=O.C[N+](C)(C)C

• Melting Point: 256°C (decomposition)
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₄N(OCOCH₃)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 3571830
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 133.2
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Grade: Technical
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetramethylammonium acetate

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	234-179-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only