Description

Tricaprylylmethylammonium Nitrate is a quaternary ammonium salt primarily utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and an effective extractant for metal ions. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and process efficiency in specialized syntheses. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and hydrometallurgical sectors seeking reliable and high-performance cationic agents.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between organic and aqueous phases in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Metal Ion Extraction: Acts as a selective extractant for precious and transition metals like gold, palladium, and zinc from aqueous solutions in recovery processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where PTC conditions are required.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in ion-pair chromatography and as a reagent for the separation and preconcentration of analytes.
• Polymerization Aid: Can serve as a catalyst or stabilizer in specific polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tricaprylylmethylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	6243-39-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₅₄N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	430.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Aliquat® 336 Nitrate; Methyltricaprylammonium Nitrate; Tricaprylylmethylammonium Nitrate; Trioctylmethylammonium Nitrate; N-Methyl-N,N-dioctyl-1-octanaminium Nitrate; TOA Nitrate; Quaternary Ammonium Nitrate Salt; Ammonium, trioctylmethyl-, nitrate
EINECS	228-382-6

Quality Control

Our Tricaprylylmethylammonium Nitrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow waxy solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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