Description

(3-Bromopropyl)Triethylammonium Bromide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with a reactive bromopropyl chain, serving as a crucial bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as both an alkylating agent and a phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions that are otherwise challenging in standard conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ionic liquids, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium-based drugs, including neuromuscular blocking agents and antiseptics.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to enhance reaction rates and yields in biphasic systems for alkylation, displacement, and condensation reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating tailored ionic liquids with specific properties for green chemistry and electrochemistry applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cationic functionality into polymers for applications in flocculants, coatings, and conductive materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators that contain quaternary ammonium moieties.
• Surface Active Agent: Used in the formulation of cationic surfactants and fabric softeners.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromopropyl)Triethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	3720-84-1
Molecular Formula	C9H21Br2N
Molecular Weight	303.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethyl(3-bromopropyl)ammonium Bromide; N,N,N-Triethyl-3-bromopropan-1-aminium Bromide; 3-Bromopropyltriethylammonium Bromide; 1-Propanaminium, 3-bromo-N,N,N-triethyl-, bromide (1:1); Triethyl-3-bromopropylammonium Bromide; Bromide salt of (3-bromopropyl)triethylamine; TEA-3-BP Bromide
EINECS	223-074-2

Quality Control

Our (3-Bromopropyl)Triethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.