Tetramethylammonium
Polyatomic ion (N(CH₃)₄, charge +1) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tetramethylammonium (TMA) is the simplest quaternary ammonium cation. It has the chemical formula [Me4N]+ and consists of four methyl groups (−CH3, denoted Me) attached to a central nitrogen atom. The cation is isoelectronic with neopentane (Me4C). It is positively-charged and can only be isolated in association with a counter-ion. Common salts include tetramethylammonium chloride and tetramethylammonium hydroxide. Tetramethylammonium salts are used in chemical synthesis and in pharmacological research. It confers no color to its salts.
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N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium[1] | |||
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C4H12N+ | |||
Molar mass | 74.14 g/mol | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Not to be confused with Trimethylammonium.