Tetraethylammonium chloride

Tetraethylammonium chloride (TEAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula C8H20N+Cl−, sometimes written as Et4N+Cl−. In appearance, it is a hygroscopic, colorless, crystalline solid. It has been used as the source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies, but is also used in organic chemical synthesis. Tetraethylammonium chloride (TEAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula C8H20N+Cl−, sometimes written as Et4N+Cl−. In appearance, it is a hygroscopic, colorless, crystalline solid. It has been used as the source of tetraethylammonium ions in pharmacological and physiological studies, but is also used in organic chemical synthesis.