Description

(p-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a benzophenone-derived structure, making it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile building block for pharmaceuticals, photoinitiators, and specialty surfactants. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop or manufacture light-sensitive or surface-active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Photoinitiator Synthesis: Serves as a critical building block for manufacturing benzophenone-based photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed as an efficient catalyst in organic reactions where reactants are in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• Surfactant & Disinfectant Research: Used in R&D for developing novel cationic surfactants and antimicrobial agents due to its quaternary ammonium structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Utilized in the modification of polymer surfaces and the creation of functional materials with specific ionic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(p-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	78697-24-2
Molecular Formula	C17H20BrNO
Molecular Weight	334.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)benzophenone Trimethylammonium Bromide; N,N,N-Trimethyl-4-(phenylcarbonyl)benzenemethanaminium Bromide; p-(Trimethylammoniomethyl)benzophenone Bromide; Benzophenone-4-methyltrimethylammonium Bromide; (4-Benzoylbenzyl)trimethylammonium Bromide; TMA-BP Bromide; Photoinitiator Intermediate Q-1
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Quality Control

Our (p-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.