Description

Tetrahexylammonium Benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and reaction kinetics in specialized organic syntheses. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between aqueous and organic phases in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or component in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules where precise control over reaction conditions is critical.
• Polymerization Aid: Facilitates certain polymerization processes, particularly in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of pesticides and herbicides that require phase-transfer catalytic steps.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahexylammonium Benzoate
CAS No.	16436-29-6
Molecular Formula	C31H57NO2
Molecular Weight	475.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, tetrahexylammonium salt; N,N,N-Trihexyl-1-hexanaminium benzoate; Tetra-n-hexylammonium benzoate; Hexylammonium benzoate (tetra-); THAB; THABz; Ammonium, tetrahexyl-, benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahexylammonium Benzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, moisture content, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your precise application requirements.

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); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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