Description

Benzylphenethylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a specific organic counterion, offering unique solubility and reactivity profiles. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis and specialized formulation work where its ionic character and organic structure are critical. It serves as a key intermediate or additive for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking tailored phase-transfer catalysts or ionic liquids.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly useful in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block or salt form in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the development of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications, catalysis, and separation processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Dispersant Research: Investigated for its surface-active properties in specialized emulsion and dispersion formulations.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Component: Incorporated into formulations designed to protect metals in specific industrial environments.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and other analytical techniques.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a quaternizing agent or additive to impart specific ionic characteristics to polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylphenethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	83846-89-3
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO2
Molecular Weight	271.36 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-N-phenethylammonium Acetate; Phenethylbenzylammonium Acetate; Benzyl(2-phenylethyl)ammonium Acetate; N-Benzyl-N-phenethanaminium Acetate; Benzylphenethylamine Acetate Salt; (2-Phenylethyl)(phenylmethyl)ammonium Acetate; BPA Acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with N-benzyl-N-phenethylamine (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Benzylphenethylammonium Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for assay, impurities, and physical properties is supplied with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.