What is Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate CAS 10424-65-4?
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate is a colorless crystal (often containing third or fifth order crystal water) that is highly hygroscopic and can quickly absorb carbon dioxide in air. It decomposes into methanol and trimethylamine at 130 ℃. It is usually used with 10% or 25% water (or alcohol) solutions and compounds containing crystal water.
Specification
Item |
Specification |
Melting point |
67-70 °C(lit.) |
Purity |
99% |
Solubility |
soluble |
Storage conditions |
0-6°C |
explosive limit |
36% |
Density |
1.829 |
Vapor pressure |
97 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Application
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate is mainly used as the main catalyst in the synthesis of organic silicon products such as silicone oil, silicone rubber, silicone resin, etc. Although the dosage is not large, it has a significant impact on the yield and quality of the products. Tetramethylammonium hydroxide pentahydrate is mainly used in polyester polymers, textiles, plastic products, food, leather, wood processing, electroplating, microbiology, etc. abroad.
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.