Description

Trioctylpropylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic systems.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for accelerating alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where selective catalysis is required.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides that require phase-transfer catalytic steps.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as a catalyst or surfactant in certain polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and extraction processes to form extractable ion pairs.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts cationic properties to materials in surface treatment applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trioctylpropylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	40739-43-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₈ClN
Molecular Weight	420.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dioctyl-N-propyl-1-octanaminium chloride; Propyltrioctylammonium chloride; Trioctylpropylammonium chloride; TOAPC; 1-Octanaminium, N,N-dioctyl-N-propyl-, chloride; N-Propyltrioctylammonium chloride; Aliquat® PTC (related product class)
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Quality Control

Our Trioctylpropylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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