Description

3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyltrimethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt, valued for its role as a versatile organic intermediate and phase-transfer catalyst. Its structure, featuring a lipophilic trifluoromethylphenyl group and a cationic trimethylammonium moiety, makes it particularly useful in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds or improve synthetic efficiency.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing trifluoromethyl groups for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to accelerate reactions between ionic reagents in aqueous phases and organic substrates in organic solvents, improving yield and selectivity in alkylation and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group is a critical functional moiety.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers, ionic liquids, and surface-active agents with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various fluorination reactions and as a source of the (trifluoromethyl)phenyl group in complex molecule construction for R&D purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyltrimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	262608-95-7
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrF3N
Molecular Weight	284.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyltrimethylammonium bromide; [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]trimethylammonium bromide; Trimethyl[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ammonium bromide; m-Trifluoromethylphenyltrimethylammonium bromide; N,N,N-Trimethyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenaminium bromide; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-tolyltrimethylammonium bromide
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyltrimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.