Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its primary value lies in accelerating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and efficiency in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize complex synthetic processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and oxidations in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in the production of specific polymers and resins.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Functions in formulations requiring cationic surface activity for emulsification or dispersion.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography and other separation techniques.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates key reactions in the manufacture of pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	5350-41-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16BrN
Molecular Weight	230.15 g/mol
Synonyms	BTMAB; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium Bromide; TMBAB; Benzyltrimethylammonium Bromide; Trimethylbenzylammonium Bromide; BTMA Bromide; (Benzyl)trimethylammonium Bromide; Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl-, bromide
EINECS	226-310-3

Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic and catalytic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency 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 under dry conditions to prevent degradation and caking.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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