Tetraethylammonium chloride
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Tetraethylammonium chloride (TEAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula [N(CH2CH3)4]+Cl−, sometimes written as [NEt4]Cl. In appearance, it is a hygroscopic, colorless, crystalline solid. It has been used as the source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies, but is also used in organic chemical synthesis.
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Preferred IUPAC name
N,N,N-Triethylethanaminium chloride | |
Other names
Tetraethylammonium chloride N,N,N,N-Tetraethylammonium chloride | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.243 |
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[N(CH2CH3)4]Cl | |
Molar mass | 165.71 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless deliquescent crystalline solid |
Density | 1.08 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | 360 °C (680 °F; 633 K) tetrahydrate[1] |
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LD50 (median dose) |
65 mg/kg (mouse, i.p.) 900 mg/kg (mouse, p.o.) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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