Description

Benzyltriethylammonium Bromide is a versatile and highly effective quaternary ammonium salt, widely recognized as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC). This compound is essential for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields. It is a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize synthetic processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates nucleophilic substitution, oxidation, and alkylation reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate and catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and the synthesis of specialty monomers.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis: A key reagent for laboratory-scale and industrial organic transformations, including esterifications and etherifications.
• Surface-Active Agent: Used in formulations where cationic surfactant properties are beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltriethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	5197-95-5
Molecular Formula	C13H22BrN
Molecular Weight	272.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltriethylammonium Bromide; TEBAB; BTEAB; N-Benzyl-N,N-diethylethanaminium Bromide; Triethylbenzylammonium Bromide; Benzyltriethylazanium Bromide; (Benzyltriethyl)ammonium Bromide; TEBA Bromide
EINECS	225-986-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyltriethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other key parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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%

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