Description

n-Octylpyridinium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt (quat) featuring a long alkyl chain, widely recognized for its utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in synthetic organic chemistry. It is a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic systems and surface-active agents.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and oxidation reactions in biphasic systems.
• Surfactant & Micelle Formation: Acts as a cationic surfactant for emulsification, dispersion, and solubilization processes.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material or component in the synthesis of task-specific ionic liquids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where phase-transfer conditions are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of pesticides and herbicides through efficient catalytic cycles.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of polymers, nanomaterials, and as a templating agent.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used in ion-pair chromatography or as an additive in electrochemical studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-Octylpyridinium Bromide
CAS No.	2534-66-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₂BrN
Molecular Weight	272.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octylpyridinium Bromide; N-Octylpyridinium Bromide; Octylpyridinium Bromide; Pyridinium, 1-octyl-, bromide; C8-PyBr; Octyl Pyridinium Bromide; N-Cetylpyridinium Bromide (common misnomer, verify structure); PTC-C8
EINECS	219-791-7

Quality Control

Our n-Octylpyridinium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and Karl Fischer titration for water content to ensure it meets high-grade specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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