Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with significant industrial utility. This compound serves as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to improve reaction yields and efficiency.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate organic synthesis reactions, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions, by transferring ions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Precursor: Acts as a key raw material for manufacturing cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization processes.
• Textile & Paper Chemical: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, or dye-fixing agent in textile and paper processing.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research for method development and chemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	56-93-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16ClN
Molecular Weight	185.69 g/mol
Synonyms	BTMAC; Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; TMBAC; Trimethylbenzylammonium chloride; Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl-, chloride; Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; M&B 9053
EINECS	200-300-3

Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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