Tetramethylammonium chloride, 97%

Description

CAS: 75-57-0 | C4H12ClN | 109.597 g/mol

Tetramethylammonium binds AT-rich DNA polymers while concomitantly abolishing the preferential melting of AT versus GC base pairs. Supplied as 0.2 ?m filtered solution in 18 megohm water. It is employed as a phase transfer catalyst.

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Applications
Tetramethylammonium binds AT-rich DNA polymers while concomitantly abolishing the preferential melting of AT versus GC base pairs. Supplied as 0.2 μm filtered solution in 18 megohm water. It is employed as a phase transfer catalyst.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether, and benzene.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-57-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H12ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.597
• MDL Number: MFCD00011628
• InChI Key: OKIZCWYLBDKLSU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetramethylammonium chloride, tetramethyl ammonium chloride, tetramine chloride, usaf an-8, n,n,n-trimethylmethanaminium chloride, methanaminium, n,n,n-trimethyl-, chloride, unii-dcq9s88703, tetramethylazanium chloride, ammonium, tetramethyl-, chloride, tetramethylammonium chloride tmacl
• PubChem CID: 6379
• ChEBI: CHEBI:7070
• IUPAC Name: tetramethylazanium;chloride
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Density: 1.17
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₄NCl
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 2496575
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether,and benzene.
• Formula Weight: 109.6
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Assay: may cont. ≈3% silica as anticaking agent
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetramethylammonium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300-H311-H315-H319-H370
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P307+P311-P312-P330-P332+P313-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-880-8
RTECSNumber	BS7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only