Description

Tetrapropylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 1941-30-6. This compound serves as a critical phase-transfer catalyst and organic synthesis intermediate, enabling key reactions in fine chemical manufacturing. It is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require reliable, high-quality reagents for complex synthesis.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, widely used in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Research: Serves as a model compound or precursor in the study and development of quaternary ammonium-based surfactants and biocides.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in electrochemical applications and research, including in certain battery systems and electroplating processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (e.g., HPLC) for the separation of ionic species.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization reactions for producing specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	1941-30-6
Molecular Formula	C12H28BrN
Molecular Weight	266.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrapropylammonium Bromide; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium Bromide; Propyltrimethylammonium Bromide (common misnomer); TPrABr; TPAB; Tetra-n-propylammonium Bromide; 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, bromide; TPA-Br
EINECS	217-750-3

Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to air during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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