Description

Trimethylammonium Acetate is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility in organic synthesis and material science. Its primary value lies in its role as a phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for synthesizing other functional ammonium compounds and ionic liquids. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and reliable reagents for complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in alkylation and other organic transformations.
• Precursor for Ionic Liquids: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of novel ionic liquids used as green solvents and electrolytes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant and Dispersant Research: Acts as a model compound for studying the properties of cationic surfactants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent or standard in various chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
• Material Science: Incorporated into polymer matrices or coatings to modify surface properties and functionality.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in studies involving enzyme catalysis and membrane biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	6850-27-7
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO2
Molecular Weight	119.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, trimethylammonium salt; Trimethylamine acetate; N,N,N-Trimethylammonium acetate; Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, acetate (1:1); TMA-Acetate; Trimethylammonium ethanoate; Acetoxytriethylammonium (obsolete); TMAOAc
EINECS	229-927-2

Quality Control

Our Trimethylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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