Description

Benzyltri-n-Butylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst (PTC). This compound is critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. It is an essential material for research laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and oxidation reactions in biphasic systems, enhancing process efficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates certain polymerization reactions, including the synthesis of epoxides and other polymers.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a catalyst or intermediate in the production of colorants.
• Surface Active Agent: Functions in formulations requiring cationic surfactant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltri-n-Butylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	60754-76-9
Molecular Formula	C19H34IN
Molecular Weight	427.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltributylammonium Iodide; TBAI (Benzyl Derivative); Tributylbenzylammonium Iodide; N-Benzyl-N,N-dibutylbutan-1-aminium Iodide; BTBAI; Benzyltri-n-butylazanium Iodide; Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) B; Benzyltributylammonium Iodide Salt
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Quality Control

Our Benzyltri-n-Butylammonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 90 - 94 °C
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.