Density 1.566 g/cm³ | ChemSpider ID 5990 | |
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Appearance Colorless or yellowish crystalline solid |
Tetraethylammonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula C8H20N+I−. 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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Preparation
Tetraethylammonium iodide is commercially available, but can be prepared by the reaction between triethylamine and ethyl iodide.
Structure
The crystal structure of tetraethylammonium iodide has been determined.
Synthetic Applications
Examples include:
Toxicity
LD50: 35 mg/kg (mouse, i.p.); 56 mg/kg (mouse, i.v.)
References
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