Description

Methyltrioctylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt ionic liquid. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and reaction medium in demanding chemical syntheses. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring non-aqueous, thermally stable ionic environments.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions between immiscible reactants.
• As a non-nucleophilic, polar aprotic solvent for specialized organic and organometallic reactions.
• In the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where traditional solvents are unsuitable.
• As a key component in electrolyte formulations for advanced batteries and electrochemical devices.
• For metal extraction and separation processes in hydrometallurgy and analytical chemistry.
• In materials science research for the preparation of polymers, nanoparticles, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyltrioctylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	121107-18-4
Molecular Formula	C26H54F3NO3S
Molecular Weight	509.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyltrioctylammonium Triflate; [N+1888][OTf-]; Trioctylmethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Aliquat® 336 Triflate; Methyltri-n-octylammonium Triflate; MTOATf; 1-Methyl-1-octanaminium, N,N-dioctyl-, trifluoromethanesulfonate; N-Methyl-N,N-dioctyloctan-1-aminium trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Methyltrioctylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize moisture absorption and ensure long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Halide Content (as Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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