Description

1-Butanaminium, 4-Bromo-N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt with a brominated alkyl chain, serving as a versatile cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst. Its molecular structure provides unique properties for modifying surface interactions and facilitating reactions between immiscible phases. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking efficient catalysts or intermediates for complex organic transformations.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, commonly used in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and specialty surfactants.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Functions as a cationic surfactant in formulations requiring emulsification, dispersion, or surface tension reduction.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and manufacturing process of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where phase-transfer catalysis is required.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides, or as an additive in formulation chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in modifying polymer surfaces, creating ion-exchange materials, or in nanotechnology applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods or other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butanaminium, 4-Bromo-N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Bromide
CAS No.	6875-49-6
Molecular Formula	C7H17Br2N
Molecular Weight	299.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-N,N,N-trimethylbutan-1-aminium bromide; Trimethyl(4-bromobutyl)ammonium bromide; (4-Bromobutyl)trimethylammonium bromide; N,N,N-Trimethyl-4-bromobutan-1-aminium bromide; 4-Bromobutyltrimethylammonium bromide; BTAB; TMBAB; Butanaminium, 4-bromo-N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (9CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Butanaminium, 4-Bromo-N,N,n-Trimethyl-, Bromide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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