Description

n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a tetrafluoroborate counterion, offering enhanced stability and solubility in various organic media. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and cationic surfactant, facilitating reactions in biphasic systems and modifying material surfaces. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, materials science, and specialty chemical production who require reliable, high-performance additives.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, displacement, and polymerization processes.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a cationic surfactant for formulating detergents, fabric softeners, and antimicrobial formulations.
• Material Science: Used in the surface modification of nanoparticles, clay minerals, and polymers to impart cationic functionality.
• Electrolyte Component: Serves as a supporting electrolyte or ionic liquid precursor in electrochemical applications and battery research.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques like HPLC for separating ionic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	73257-08-6
Molecular Formula	C19H42BF4N
Molecular Weight	371.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyltrimethylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; CTAB Tetrafluoroborate; Hexadecyltrimethylazanium Tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium Tetrafluoroborate; Cetrimonium Tetrafluoroborate; CATB; CTMA-BF4; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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