Tetramethylammonium ozonide
Chemical compound
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Tetramethylammonium ozonide is an oxygen rich compound with the chemical formula [(CH3)4N]O3. It consists of tetramethylammonium cations ([(CH3)4N]+) and ozonide anions (O−3). The compound is a free radical with one unpaired electron.[1]
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Tetramethylammonium ozonide | |
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| [(CH3)4N][O3] | |
| Molar mass | 122.14 g/mol−1 |
| Appearance | transparent red crystals |
| Melting point | 75 °C (decomposition) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It can be created through the metathesis reaction with caesium ozonide (CsO3) in a liquid ammonia solution.[2]
- CsO3 + [(CH3)4N][O2] → CsO2 + [(CH3)4N][O3]
Tetramethylammonium ozonide was found to be stable; it forms into transparent red crystals, and only decomposes above 75 °C.[3]
