Description

2-Bromobenzyl-n-Ethyldimethylammonium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt compound with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its structure makes it valuable for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and specialty chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the life sciences, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking reliable building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological or antimicrobial pathways.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yield and efficiency in organic synthesis.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Research: Serves as a model compound or precursor for developing new cationic surfactants and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of ionic liquids and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobenzyl-n-Ethyldimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	3170-72-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₇Br₂N
Molecular Weight	323.07 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-2-bromobenzylammonium bromide; 2-Bromobenzyl(ethyldimethyl)ammonium bromide; (2-Bromobenzyl)ethyldimethylammonium bromide; Ethanaminium, N-(2-bromophenyl)methyl-N,N-dimethyl-, bromide (1:1); Benzyltrimethylammonium bromide, 2-bromo- derivative; BEDAB; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	221-647-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobenzyl-n-Ethyldimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characterization. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and regulated synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 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.