Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate

Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate

Methanaminium; Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate

CAS 10424-65-4

Chemical Formula (CH3)4N(OH)•5H2O

Molecular Weight 181.23 g/mol

Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide Pentahydrate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the chemical formula (CH₃)₄NOH•5H₂O. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow solid, and its pentahydrate form indicates it contains five water molecules. This compound is a strong base and is known for its ability to conduct protons or hydroxide ions, making it useful in various applications like photolithography and organic synthesis. 
 

Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Semiconductor and Photovoltaic Industries: TMAH is widely used as a developer and etchant in these industries, including the production of liquid crystal displays. 
  • Anisotropic Etching: It's used in conjunction with KOH for etching silicon, creating features like V-grooves and membranes on wafers. 
  • Photoresist Stripping: TMAH is an effective agent for removing photoresist materials after they have served their purpose in microfabrication. 
  • Phase Transfer Catalyst: It can act as a phase transfer catalyst in various chemical reactions. 
  • Surfactant: TMAH helps prevent nanoparticle aggregation when used as a surfactant in the synthesis of ferrofluids. 
  • Analytical Chemistry: It's used as a polarographic reagent and in ion-pairing chromatography techniques like GC/MS and capillary electrophoresis.


 

Specifications

ASSAY 98%
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Ammonia-like
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 65°C
Density 1.2 g/cm3
Solubility Very soluble in water and methanol
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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