Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound, widely recognized for its utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. This makes it an essential chemical for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where efficient and selective synthesis processes are critical.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for nucleophilic substitution, oxidation, and alkylation reactions in organic synthesis, enabling reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Acts as a cationic surfactant in formulations for textiles, personal care, and industrial cleaning.
• Polymerization Aid: Serves as an emulsifier or catalyst in certain polymerization processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium
CAS No.	14800-24-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16N+ (commonly as chloride or hydroxide salt)
Molecular Weight	166.24 g/mol (for cation)
Synonyms	Benzyltrimethylammonium ion; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium; TMBAC (Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride); BTMA; Trimethylbenzylammonium; Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-; BTMAH (Benzyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide); Catalyst 336
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Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement strict in-process controls and final batch analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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