Description

(2-Propynyl)Trimethylaminium is a quaternary ammonium salt featuring a propargyl functional group, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as an alkylating agent and as a precursor for synthesizing specialty chemicals and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring quaternary ammonium or propargyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing functional polymers, conductive materials, and advanced coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the trimethylammonium group.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Utilized in click chemistry applications due to its alkyne group for labeling biomolecules.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in catalyst systems for various organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Propynyl)Trimethylaminium
CAS No.	78517-60-9
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂N⁺ (typically associated with anions like chloride, bromide, or iodide)
Molecular Weight	98.16 g/mol (for the cation)
Synonyms	Propargyltrimethylammonium; Trimethyl(2-propyn-1-yl)ammonium; N,N,N-Trimethyl-2-propyn-1-aminium; 3-Trimethylammonio-1-propyne; N-Propargyltrimethylammonium; (Prop-2-yn-1-yl)trimethylazanium; Propargyltrimethylammonium cation
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Quality Control

Our (2-Propynyl)Trimethylaminium is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We support compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant quality standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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