Description

Butyl Trimethylammonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient catalytic processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for alkylation, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Acts as a cationic surfactant in formulations for detergents, emulsifiers, and textile processing aids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymerization Aid: Serves as an emulsifier or catalyst in specific polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Trimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	2650-51-3
Molecular Formula	C7H18BrN
Molecular Weight	196.13 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylbutan-1-aminium Bromide; Butyltrimethylammonium Bromide; BTMA-Br; Trimethylbutylammonium Bromide; 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide; TMBAB; N-Butyltrimethylammonium Bromide
EINECS	220-188-3

Quality Control

Our Butyl Trimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each 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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation and caking.

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.