Description

Phenyltriethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and chemical intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic solutions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for nucleophilic substitution reactions, such as alkylations and esterifications, where it enhances the reactivity of anions in organic media.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the production of certain polymers and resins, influencing molecular weight and polymer structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a key reagent in various laboratory-scale and industrial organic transformations.
• Surface Active Agent: Functions in formulations where cationic surfactant properties are beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyltriethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	7430-15-1
Molecular Formula	C12H20ClN
Molecular Weight	213.75 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethyl-N-phenylethanaminium Chloride; Triethyl(phenyl)ammonium Chloride; Phenyltriethylammonium Chloride; PTEAC; TEPAC; Phenyldiethyl(ethyl)ammonium Chloride; Benzeneethanaminium, N,N-diethyl-N-ethyl-, chloride; Ammonium, triethylphenyl-, chloride
EINECS	231-068-5

Quality Control

Our Phenyltriethylammonium Chloride 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 applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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 and caking.

Specification

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

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