Description

Tetramethylammonium Benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt of benzoic acid, serving as a versatile organic intermediate and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in synthetic chemistry. It is a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or additive in the polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a source of the benzoate anion or tetramethylammonium cation in various laboratory and industrial-scale reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Benzoate
CAS No.	25255-90-7
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO2
Molecular Weight	195.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, tetramethylammonium salt; Tetramethylazanium benzoate; N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium benzoate; TMA Benzoate; Tetramethylammonium benzenecarboxylate; Ammonium, tetramethyl-, benzoate
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Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles are available upon request, supporting compliance with your internal quality standards.

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); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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