Description

Tribenzylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS registry number 68015-83-8, valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and organic synthesis intermediate. Its structure facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, making it crucial for enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized chemical manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems, improving efficiency in alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block or catalyst in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where phase-transfer catalysis is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in specific polymerization reactions and the synthesis of specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates various nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions in research and industrial-scale fine chemical production.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tribenzylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	68015-83-8
Molecular Formula	C23H25NO2
Molecular Weight	347.45 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dibenzylbenzylammonium acetate; Tribenzylamine acetate; Benzyltriammonium acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with N,N-dibenzylbenzenemethanamine (1:1); N,N-Dibenzyldiphenylmethylammonium acetate; Tribenzylammonium ethanoate; TBA-Acetate; N,N-Dibenzylbenzylammonium ethanoate
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Quality Control

Our Tribenzylammonium Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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