Tetraethylammonium hydroxide

Tetraethylammonium hydroxide

TEA hydroxide; Tetraethylammoniumhydroxide

CAS 77-98-5

Chemical Formula (C2H5)4NOH

Molecular Weight 165.26 g/mol

Tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAH) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula (C2H5)4NOH. It's a strong organic base, typically used as a colorless, highly alkaline solution in water or alcohols. TEAH is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and is also employed in the preparation of materials like zeolites. 
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Photovoltaic chemicals: TEAH is used in the production of materials for solar cells.
  • Advanced ceramics: It plays a role in the synthesis and processing of advanced ceramic materials.
  • Flat panel display chemicals: TEAH is utilized in the manufacturing of components for flat panel displays.
  • Selective etching: TEAH acts as a selective etchant in various industrial processes, including the etching of silicon in semiconductor manufacturing.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Reagent in Drug Synthesis: Tetraethylammonium hydroxide is used as a reagent in the pharmaceutical industry for synthesizing various organic compounds, including ionic compounds. 
  • Drug Discovery and Research: It's employed in research settings to study the effects of blocking potassium channels and to investigate the mechanism of action of various drugs.

3. Polymers & Resins

  • Alkaline Polymer Electrolytes: TEAOH is a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, and its hydroxide ions (OH-) can act as charge carriers in polymer electrolytes. 
  • Flexible Zinc-Air Batteries: TEAOH is a key component in flexible zinc-air batteries, where it's used as the ionic conductor in a polymer electrolyte, often with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as the polymer host. 
  • Improved Stability: Compared to KOH-based electrolytes, TEAOH-PVA electrolytes exhibit better water retention, leading to a longer shelf life and improved performance in flexible batteries.


 

Specifications

ASSAY 98% (purity may vary)
Appearance Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid (aqueous solution)
Odor Mild amine-like odor
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 100°C
Density 1.0 g/cm3
Solubility Completely miscible in water; also soluble in ethanol, methanol
Viscosity 1 cP at 25°C
Flash Point Not flammable

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Acute Toxicity

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