Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Methoxide is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a powerful, non-nucleophilic organic base and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is critical for driving high-yield reactions in controlled environments where strong, anhydrous basicity is required. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for demanding synthesis and catalysis applications.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as an efficient phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for alkylation, esterification, and etherification reactions, particularly between immiscible reactants.
• Strong Base for Deprotonation: Used as a non-nucleophilic strong base to generate carbanions and other reactive intermediates in fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.
• Polymerization Initiator/Catalyst: Employed in the production of certain polymers and resins, including epoxy curing and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Reagent in Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates key synthetic steps, such as condensation and elimination reactions, in the manufacture of complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides where phase-transfer catalysis is beneficial.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Methoxide
CAS No.	122-08-7
Molecular Formula	C11H19NO
Molecular Weight	181.27 g/mol
Synonyms	BTMA Methoxide; Benzyltrimethylammonium Methylate; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium Methoxide; Tritisol® base; Trimethylbenzylammonium Methoxide; Methanol, ion(1-), (phenylmethyl)trimethylammonium; Phenyltrimethylammonium Methoxide; (Phenylmethyl)trimethylammonium Methanolate
EINECS	204-518-6

Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium Methoxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally at 15-25°C, under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and potency. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.