Description

(n-Hexyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a defined C6 alkyl chain, serving as a versatile cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between immiscible phases and modify surface properties in complex formulations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables efficient reactions between reagents in aqueous and organic phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a structure-directing agent in drug delivery systems.
• Surfactant & Micelle Formation: Acts as a cationic surfactant for creating micelles in analytical chemistry and for studying membrane mimetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or intermediate in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science: Employed in the preparation of modified clays, nanocomposites, and as a templating agent for mesoporous materials.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in protein purification, nucleic acid precipitation, and as a reagent to study enzyme kinetics in non-aqueous media.

Basic Information

Product Name	(n-Hexyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	2650-53-5
Molecular Formula	C9H22BrN
Molecular Weight	224.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyltrimethylammonium Bromide; N-Hexyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium Bromide; 1-Hexanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide; Cetrimonium Bromide Homolog (C6); Trimethylhexylammonium Bromide; HTAB; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexanaminium Bromide; C6-TMAB
EINECS	220-185-6

Quality Control

Our (n-Hexyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water vapor.

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.