Description

Tetradecyltriethylammoniumbromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) with a long alkyl chain, serving as a versatile cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst. Its structure provides excellent surface activity and the ability to facilitate reactions between immiscible phases, making it a critical component in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic systems and formulation aids.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in aqueous and organic phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a cationic surfactant in the formulation of disinfectants, fabric softeners, and biocidal compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a component in drug delivery systems.
• Polymerization Aid: Serves as an emulsifier or stabilizer in emulsion polymerization processes for producing specialty polymers and latexes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (e.g., HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Functions as a structure-directing agent or stabilizer in the preparation of nanoparticles and mesoporous materials.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an adjuvant or dispersant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance efficacy and stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, catalysis, and colloid science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tetradecyltriethylammoniumbromide
CAS No.	18144-35-9
Molecular Formula	C20H44BrN
Molecular Weight	378.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyltriethylammonium Bromide; N,N,N-Triethyl-1-tetradecanaminium Bromide; Tetradecyltriethylammonium Bromide; Triethyltetradecylammonium Bromide; Quaternium-? (specific variant); CATB-14; C14-TEAB; 1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, bromide
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Quality Control

Our Tetradecyltriethylammoniumbromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water vapor.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.