Description

Benzylethyldimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely employed to accelerate alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Surfactant & Biocide Precursor: Used in the manufacture of cationic surfactants and disinfectants, leveraging its antimicrobial quaternary ammonium structure.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as an catalyst or initiator in specific polymerization processes for producing specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates various nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions in laboratory and industrial-scale chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production pathways for certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylethyldimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	5197-80-8
Molecular Formula	C11H18ClN
Molecular Weight	199.72 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-N-ethyldimethylammonium Chloride; Ethyldimethylbenzylammonium Chloride; BEDMAC; Benzyl Ethyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-ethylbenzylammonium Chloride; 1-Benzyl-1-ethyl-N,N-dimethylmethanaminium Chloride; Benzyldimethylethylammonium Chloride; (Ethyl)(benzyl)dimethylammonium Chloride
EINECS	225-985-1

Quality Control

Our Benzylethyldimethylammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.