Tetramethylammonium iodide Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>300 °C (lit.)

Density 

1.84 g/cm3

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature

form 

Fine Crystalline Powder

color 

White

PH

4.0 to 7.0

Water Solubility 

sparingly soluble

Sensitive 

Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic

Merck 

14,9225

BRN 

3620030

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm

Stability:

Stable, but light-sensitive and hygroscopic. Store under a dry atmosphere in a dark container.

CAS DataBase Reference

75-58-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Tetramethylammonium iodide (75-58-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

PA1050000

F 

8

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

HS Code 

29239000

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Tetramethylammonium iodide Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white solid

Uses

Facile iodination of aromatic compounds including anilines, acids and alcohols.

Uses

Emergency disinfection of drinking water. Required dosage: 8 ppm of iodine.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the iodide from water or 50% EtOH, EtOH/diethyl ether, ethyl acetate, or from acetone/MeOH (4:1) by adding an equal volume of acetone. Dry it in a vacuum desiccator. [Beilstein 4 IV 145.]

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