Description

Butyltrimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in critical synthetic processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and scalable synthesis solutions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely employed in organic synthesis to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals where quaternary ammonium groups are required.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate for manufacturing cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as an emulsifier or catalyst in certain polymerization processes, particularly for specialty polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Textile & Paper Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, or dyeing auxiliary in industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyltrimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	14251-72-0
Molecular Formula	C7H18ClN
Molecular Weight	151.67 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylbutan-1-aminium Chloride; Butyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Trimethylbutylammonium Chloride; BTMA-Cl; 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; TMBAC; N-Butyltrimethylammonium Chloride
EINECS	238-149-5

Quality Control

Our Butyltrimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

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

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