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(2-Hydroxyethyl)triethylammonium Iodide (CAS 5957-17-5)

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Alternate Names:
Triethylcholine Iodide
CAS Number:
5957-17-5
Molecular Weight:
273.15
Molecular Formula:
C8H20INO
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(2-Hydroxyethyl)triethylammonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium compound that functions as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its mechanism of action involves facilitating the transfer of a reactant from one phase to another, typically from an aqueous phase to an organic phase, by forming a complex with the reactant and transporting it across the phase boundary. This allows for reactions between substances that are normally immiscible, leading to increased reaction rates and improved yields. The compound achieves this by interacting with the reactants at the molecular level, effectively enabling the synthesis of various organic compounds. Its role is to enhance the efficiency of chemical reactions by promoting the transfer of reactants between different phases, thereby contributing to the advancement of organic synthesis methodologies.


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(2-Hydroxyethyl)triethylammonium Iodide, 10 g

sc-288156
10 g
$251.00