Title: Tetramethylammonium Iodide
CAS Registry Number: 75-58-1
Molecular Formula: C4H12IN
Molecular Weight: 201.05
Percent Composition: C 23.90%, H 6.02%, I 63.12%, N 6.97%
Line Formula: (CH3)4NI
Properties: Pale yellow crystals. Begins to dec at about 230°. d 1.84. Sparingly sol in water, freely in abs alcohol; insol in chloroform, ether.
Density: d 1.84
Use: Emergency disinfection of drinking water. Required dosage: 8 ppm of iodine.