Description

Benzyltriethylammonium Iodide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst (PTC). This compound is essential for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. It is a critical material for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and scalable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables nucleophilic substitution, oxidation, and alkylation reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Employed in synthesis processes for organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltriethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	5400-94-2
Molecular Formula	C13H22IN
Molecular Weight	327.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltriethylammonium iodide; TEBAI; N-Benzyl-N,N-diethylethanaminium iodide; Triethylbenzylammonium iodide; BTEAI; Benzyltriethylazanium iodide; BzEt3NI
EINECS	226-444-5

Quality Control

Our Benzyltriethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for catalyst and synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	178°C - 182°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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