Description

4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-N,N,n-Trimethylbenzenaminium Triflate is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt derivative that serves as a high-performance phase-transfer catalyst and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging reactions, particularly in non-polar media, enhancing yield and selectivity for complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for alkylation, esterification, and etherification reactions in biphasic systems.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs), particularly for quaternary ammonium-based drugs.
• Reagent for the preparation of ionic liquids and specialty electrolytes with tailored properties.
• Used in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst in polymer chemistry for reactions involving monomers with low solubility in water.
• Building block for advanced material science, including the creation of functionalized surfaces and conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-N,N,n-Trimethylbenzenaminium Triflate
CAS No.	124915-06-6
Molecular Formula	C13H20F3NO5S
Molecular Weight	359.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenaminium, 4-(ethoxycarbonyl)-N,N,N-trimethyl-, triflate; 4-Carbethoxy-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trimethyl(4-ethoxycarbonylphenyl)ammonium Triflate; (4-Ethoxycarbonylphenyl)trimethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)trimethylanilinium Triflate; N,N,N-Trimethyl-4-(ethoxycarbonyl)anilinium Triflate; CAT 124915-06-6; PTC Catalyst 124915-06-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-N,N,n-Trimethylbenzenaminium Triflate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure compliance with exacting purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after initial opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 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.