Description

(2,3-Epoxypropyl)Trimethylammonium Acetate is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound with a reactive epoxy group, making it a valuable intermediate for chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce a cationic, hydrophilic functionality into polymers and materials, thereby modifying their physical and chemical properties. This product is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, paper, textile, and personal care industries seeking to develop specialty polymers with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Cationic Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing water-soluble cationic polymers and polyelectrolytes used as flocculants and retention aids.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Used in the manufacture of coagulants and flocculants for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
• Paper Industry Additives: Serves as a building block for wet-strength resins and drainage/retention aids to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed in the synthesis of cationic softeners, dye-fixing agents, and antistatic agents for fabrics.
• Personal Care Ingredients: Intermediate for creating cationic conditioning agents in hair care and skincare formulations.
• Biomaterial Modification: Used to cationically modify surfaces of materials like cellulose, chitosan, or silica for biomedical or chromatographic applications.
• Ion Exchange Resins: A precursor for functionalizing resins used in water purification and chemical separation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,3-Epoxypropyl)Trimethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	34890-37-4
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO3
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyltrimethylammonium Acetate; 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium Acetate; (Oxiran-2-ylmethyl)trimethylazanium Acetate; GTMAA; GTMA Acetate; N,N,N-Trimethylglycidylammonium Acetate; 2,3-Epoxy-1-propyltrimethylammonium Acetate; Trimethyl(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)azanium Acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2,3-Epoxypropyl)Trimethylammonium Acetate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, epoxy value, and moisture content are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and reactivity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Epoxy Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% solution)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.