Tetraethylammonium Bromide

Basic Information of Tetraethylammonium Bromide

CAS No.:	71-91-0
EC No.:	200-769-4
Linear Formula:	C₈H₂₀BrN
Molecular Weight:	210.16
Appearance:	White crystalline solid.
Melting Point:	285 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density:	1.397 g/cm3
Solubility:	Stable under normal conditions.
Stability:	Stable under normal conditions.
Purity:	Available in high purity grades for sensitive electrochemical and pharmaceutical applications.
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Tetraethylammonium Bromide (TEAB)

Tetraethylammonium Bromide's properties as a stable, soluble quaternary ammonium salt make it a highly valuable reagent with significant applications in various fields:

1. Supporting Electrolyte in Electrochemistry:

   TEAB is widely used as a supporting electrolyte in various electrochemical techniques, including cyclic voltammetry, coulometry, and electrodeposition. Its high solubility and stability in a range of solvents, particularly non-aqueous ones, make it ideal for conducting electrochemical studies and synthetic reactions.

2. Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) in Organic Synthesis:

   TEAB acts as an effective phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between reactants that are in different immiscible phases. It helps transfer ionic species from an aqueous or solid phase into an organic phase, thereby accelerating reaction rates and improving yields in various alkylations, oxidations, and other organic transformations.

3. Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Intermediates:

   It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly those containing quaternary ammonium groups or where its catalytic properties are beneficial for specific synthetic steps.

4. Ion Pairing Agent in Chromatography:

   In analytical chemistry, especially in ion-pair liquid chromatography (IP-LC), TEAB is utilized as an ion pairing agent to enhance the separation and detection of ionic and ionizable compounds.

5. Reagent in Polymer and Material Science:

   TEAB can be employed as a reagent in certain polymerization reactions or in the synthesis of novel materials, influencing reaction kinetics or modifying material properties.

6. Cell Biology and Neuroscience Research:

   In biological research, specifically neuroscience, the tetraethylammonium cation is sometimes used as a potassium channel blocker to study neuronal activity and ion channel function.

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