Description

Adogen 464 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 a critical 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 displacement reactions in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in the production of certain polymers and resins.
• Textile & Dye Auxiliaries: Serves as a leveling agent and dye assistant in textile processing.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for the extraction and separation of ionic species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adogen 464
CAS No.	72749-59-8
Molecular Formula	C25H54ClN
Molecular Weight	404.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricaprylylmethylammonium chloride; Aliquat 336; Methyltricaprylammonium chloride; Trioctylmethylammonium chloride; TOMAC; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium chloride; Adogen® 464; Quaternary ammonium compound, tri-C8-10-alkylmethyl
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Quality Control

Our Adogen 464 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance as a phase-transfer catalyst. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, chloride content, and moisture are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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