Description

Adogen 412 is a high-purity, quaternary ammonium salt widely recognized as an effective phase transfer catalyst and surfactant. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This makes it an essential component for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and scalable process chemistry.

Application

• Phase Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise and efficient reaction control is critical.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in the production of certain polymers and resins.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Serves as a cationic surfactant in formulations requiring emulsification or dispersion.
• Textile & Dye Auxiliaries: Used as a leveling agent or softener in textile processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adogen 412
CAS No.	71061-07-9
Molecular Formula	C25H54ClN
Molecular Weight	404.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricaprylylmethylammonium chloride; Aliquat 336; Methyltricaprylammonium chloride; Trioctylmethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium chloride; TOMAC; Adogen® 464; Quaternary ammonium salt, trioctylmethyl-
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Quality Control

Our Adogen 412 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and key physical parameters. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Salt)	≥ 88.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride Content	Conforms

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