Tetrapentylammonium iodide Chemical Properties

Melting point:

134-137 °C

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

7.40g/l

form 

powder to crystal

color 

White to Almost white

Sensitive 

Light Sensitive

BRN 

3917412

CAS DataBase Reference

2498-20-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Tetrapentylammonium iodide (2498-20-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

RIDADR 

2811

WGK Germany 

3

F 

8

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

2923.90.0100

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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Tetrapentylammonium iodide Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Liquid

Uses

Tetraamylammonium Iodide is is a quaternary ammonium based antimicrobial used as a bacteriostat, deodorant, disinfectant and(or) a microbiocide.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the iodide from EtOH and dry it at 35o under a vacuum. It has also been purified by dissolving in acetone and precipitating by adding diethyl ether, and drying at 50o for 2 days. [Beilstein 4 IV 677.]

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