Description

(4-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride, 95 is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a benzophenone core structure, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a phase-transfer catalyst and a key building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals and advanced materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Photoinitiator Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of benzophenone-based photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Surfactant & Biocide Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating cationic surfactants and antimicrobial agents with specific structural properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce quaternary ammonium groups into polymers, enhancing properties like antistatic performance or biocompatibility.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride, 95
CAS No.	78697-25-3
Molecular Formula	C17H20ClNO
Molecular Weight	289.80 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Chloromethyl)benzophenone trimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-4-(phenylcarbonyl)benzenemethanaminium chloride; p-Benzoylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride; (4-Benzoylphenyl)methyltrimethylammonium chloride; TMBBC; Benzophenone-4-trimethylammonium methyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our (4-Benzoylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride, 95 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared specifications for identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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