Description

Trioctylpropylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a long alkyl chain structure, valued for its efficacy as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its primary commercial value lies in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and efficiency in specialized organic syntheses. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-performance catalysts.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise catalytic control is required.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Acts as a catalyst or surfactant in polymerization processes and resin formulations.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material or component for designing task-specific ionic liquids.
• Extraction & Separation Processes: Utilized in liquid-liquid extraction systems for metal ions or organic compounds.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts cationic functionality to materials for enhanced properties.
• Research & Development: A key reagent for methodological development in organic and green chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trioctylpropylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	24298-17-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₈BrN
Molecular Weight	476.67 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Trioctylpropylammonium Bromide; Propyltrioctylammonium Bromide; Trioctylpropylammonium Bromide; TOAB; Aliquat® 336 (related, check specific grade); Methyltrioctylammonium Bromide analogue; Quaternary ammonium salt, N-propyltrioctyl-, bromide; 1-Propanaminium, N,N-dioctyl-N-octyl-, bromide
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Quality Control

Our Trioctylpropylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.