Description

Ethyltripropylammonium is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound, a versatile class of chemicals valued for their phase-transfer catalytic properties and utility as ionic liquids. This product is essential for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic synthesis. It serves as a critical intermediate and catalyst for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective chemical processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications, including solvents and electrolytes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block or catalyst in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators through catalytic processes.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in certain polymerization reactions to control molecular weight and polymer structure.
• Surface-Active Agent: Imparts cationic characteristics in formulations for specialty surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyltripropylammonium
CAS No.	16208-31-4
Molecular Formula	C11H26N+ (typically associated with anions like bromide, iodide, or chloride)
Molecular Weight	172.33 g/mol (for cation)
Synonyms	N-Ethyltripropylammonium; Tripropylethylammonium; Ethyltripropylazanium; TEPRA; N-Ethyl-N,N-dipropylpropan-1-aminium; 1-Propanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dipropyl-; Ethyltri-n-propylammonium
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Quality Control

Our Ethyltripropylammonium is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from techniques such as NMR, HPLC, and titration is provided with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance for 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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