Description

Tributylmethylammonium Methyl Carbonate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a methyl carbonate counterion, serving as a versatile and efficient phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. This compound is critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for processes requiring advanced catalytic systems.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to accelerate alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in biphasic systems.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or component in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution and carbonylation reactions under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylmethylammonium Methyl Carbonate
CAS No.	274257-37-3
Molecular Formula	C14H31NO3
Molecular Weight	261.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyltributylammonium Methyl Carbonate; Tributylmethylammonium Methoxycarbonate; N-Methyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium Methyl Carbonate; TBMAMC; Methyl Carbonate Tributylmethylammonium Salt; [CH3(C4H9)3N]+[CH3OCO2]-; Tributyl(methyl)azanium;methyl carbonate
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Quality Control

Our Tributylmethylammonium Methyl Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.