Tetraethylammonium chloride
Tetraethylammonium chloride
Tetraethylammonium chloride
Tetraethylammonium chloride
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Tetraethylammonium chloride

Phase transfer catalyst | CAS: 56-34-8 | C8H20ClN | 165.71 g/mol
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Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialTetraethylammonium chloride
CAS56-34-8
Health Hazard 1H315-H319-H335
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Health Hazard 3P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
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Tetraethylammonium chloride is used as a catalyst. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can be used as a source of tetraethylammonium ions for various pharmaceutical studies and has the ability to block K+ channels in various tissues. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can also block the transmission of nervous impulses across autonomic ganglions.

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Applications
Tetraethylammonium chloride is used as a catalyst. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can be used as a source of tetraethylammonium ions for various pharmaceutical studies and has the ability to block K+ channels in various tissues. Tetraethylammonium Chloride can also block the transmission of nervous impulses across autonomic ganglions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, or acetone

Notes
Hygroscopic, Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.  Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle under argon. Store in cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Wei AD et al. Nomenclature and molecular relationships of calcium-activated potassium channels. Pharmacol Rev. 2005, 57, 463-72.
  2. Niu et al. Vasorelaxant effect of taurine is diminished by tetraethylammonium in rat isolated arteries. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 2008, 580, (1-2),169-74.