Description

n-(2-[2-Naphthyl]-2-Oxo-Ethyl)-N,N,n-Tributylammonium Bromide CAS NO 376644-73-4 is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt with a naphthyl ketone functional group, offering unique reactivity and phase-transfer catalytic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in complex organic synthesis, enabling challenging chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a catalyst or functional monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the preparation of other quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Surface-Active Agent: Functions as a surfactant or emulsifier in specialized formulations due to its amphiphilic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(2-[2-Naphthyl]-2-Oxo-Ethyl)-N,N,n-Tributylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	376644-73-4
Molecular Formula	C30H44BrNO
Molecular Weight	514.58 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-(Naphthalen-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N,N-tributylammonium bromide; 2-(Tributylammonio)acetyl-2-naphthyl ketone bromide; Tributyl(2-oxo-2-(2-naphthyl)ethyl)ammonium bromide; N,N,N-Tributyl-2-(2-naphthoyl)ethanaminium bromide; 1-(2-Naphthyl)-2-(tributylammonio)ethanone bromide; PTC Catalyst 376644-73-4; Quaternary Ammonium Salt with Naphthyl Ketone
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Quality Control

Our n-(2-[2-Naphthyl]-2-Oxo-Ethyl)-N,N,n-Tributylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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