Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethyloctylammonium Perchlorate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a perchlorate counterion, offering unique properties as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing and scaling up novel synthetic pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic reagents in aqueous phases and organic substrates in non-polar solvents.
• Specialty Organic Synthesis: Used in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions where standard catalysts are ineffective.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Applied in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in modifying surface properties and creating ionic liquid systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic separations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethyloctylammonium Perchlorate
CAS No.	85153-31-7
Molecular Formula	C12H28ClNO5
Molecular Weight	301.81 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N-octyl-2-hydroxyethanaminium Perchlorate; Octyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium Perchlorate; 2-Hydroxyethyldimethyloctylammonium Perchlorate; Dimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)octylammonium Perchlorate; N-Octyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium Perchlorate; 1-Octyl-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylethanaminium Perchlorate
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Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethyloctylammonium Perchlorate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and properties as a strong oxidizer, the container must be kept tightly sealed and stored separately from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

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.