Description

Triethylamine Hydrobromide is a quaternary ammonium salt widely used as a versatile reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of the triethylammonium cation and bromide anion, facilitating various chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly in applications requiring phase-transfer catalysis or salt formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for salt formation to improve stability and bioavailability.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, commonly used in alkylation, displacement, and polymerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a source of bromide ions in nucleophilic substitution and other coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or curing agent in the production of specific polymers and epoxy resins.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent for method development and small-scale synthesis in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Triethylamine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	636-70-4
Molecular Formula	C6H16BrN
Molecular Weight	182.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethylammonium Bromide; Ethanamine, N,N-diethyl-, hydrobromide; TEA·HBr; N,N-Diethylethanaminium Bromide; Hydrobromic acid triethylamine salt; Triethylamine HBr; Triethylamine Bromide; Triethylamine Hydrobromide Salt
EINECS	211-283-2

Quality Control

Our Triethylamine Hydrobromide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.