Description

(S)-Phenyl Superquat is a high-purity, enantiomerically pure chiral ammonium salt, widely recognized as a powerful phase-transfer catalyst (PTC). This compound matters for its exceptional ability to facilitate reactions in biphasic systems, enabling higher yields, milder conditions, and superior stereoselectivity in critical synthetic pathways. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-performance catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and scale-up.

Application

• As a key phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in asymmetric alkylation, epoxidation, and Michael addition reactions.
• For the enantioselective synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, including amino acids and other bioactive molecules.
• In the production of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides, requiring chiral purity.
• As a catalyst in fine chemical manufacturing for flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• For academic and industrial research in developing new catalytic methodologies.
• In process chemistry for scaling up stereospecific transformations under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Phenyl Superquat
CAS No.	168297-84-5
Molecular Formula	C31H38N+ • Br-
Molecular Weight	504.55 g/mol (for cation + Br)
Synonyms	(S)-N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-phenylethanaminium Bromide; (S)-N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-phenylethylammonium Bromide; (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-phenylethylbenzylammonium Bromide; (S)-α-Methylbenzylbenzyl Dimethyl Ammonium Bromide; (S)-Phenyl Superquat Bromide; (S)-PTC; (S)-Chiral Ammonium Salt; Maruoka Catalyst (S)-Analog
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-Phenyl Superquat is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific rotation are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]D20	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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