Description

Trimethylpropylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility in organic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and a key intermediate for synthesizing specialty surfactants and ionic liquids. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex chemical processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, widely used in alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Surfactant & Detergent Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for manufacturing cationic surfactants with applications in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and disinfectants.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the preparation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications, catalysis, and electrolytes.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds used as herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce cationic functionality into polymers for water treatment, paper manufacturing, and personal care products.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylpropylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	2650-50-2
Molecular Formula	C6H16BrN
Molecular Weight	182.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylpropan-1-aminium Bromide; Propyltrimethylammonium Bromide; 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide; PTAB; Trimethylpropylammonium Bromide; (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium Bromide (common misnomer); TMPA Bromide; N-Propyltrimethylammonium Bromide
EINECS	220-179-7

Quality Control

Our Trimethylpropylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

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.