Description

(4-Acetamidophenacyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt with a reactive phenacyl group. This compound is valued as a key synthetic intermediate and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Serves as a reactive handle for labeling biomolecules (proteins, peptides) due to the phenacyl group's ability to act as a leaving group or participate in coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed as a tool compound or precursor in the development of enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, and other biologically active probes.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate ammonium salt motifs.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty surfactants, ionic liquids, or polymers with tailored surface properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in creating cross-linked polymeric networks or modifying material surfaces through its reactive chloride and carbonyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Acetamidophenacyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	52018-82-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉ClN₂O₂
Molecular Weight	270.75 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[2-Oxo-2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl]acetamide chloride; 2-(Acetylamino)-1-(trimethylammonio)ethanone chloride; 4-Acetamidophenacyltrimethylammonium chloride; Acetamidophenacyltrimethylammonium chloride; N-Acetyl-2-amino-1-(trimethylammonio)ethanone chloride; (4-Acetamido-2-oxoethyl)trimethylammonium chloride; 2-Acetamido-1-(trimethylammonio)ethanone chloride
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Quality Control

Our (4-Acetamidophenacyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.