Description

Trimethylammonium Cyanide is a quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and reagent. Its unique structure makes it valuable for introducing the trimethylammonium moiety or cyanide ion in controlled synthetic transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or modify molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing quaternary ammonium compounds or introducing cyano groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) Precursor: Acts as a precursor or model compound for developing catalysts used in biphasic reaction systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic cyanidation reactions and as a source of the trimethylammonium group in alkylation processes.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies and creating specialized chemical libraries.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of certain cationic surfactants and fabric softeners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylammonium Cyanide
CAS No.	28871-28-5
Molecular Formula	C4H10N2
Molecular Weight	86.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethylammonium Cyanide; Cyanotrimethylammonium; Trimethylamine Hydrocyanide; N,N,N-Trimethylammonium Cyanide; Trimethylamine Cyanide; TMACN; (Trimethylazaniumyl)formonitrile; Azanium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, cyanide (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylammonium Cyanide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.