Description

Tributylheptylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 85169-31-9. This compound serves as a versatile and effective phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents. It is essential for chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories seeking to improve reaction yields and efficiency in specialized organic syntheses. Its properties make it a valuable intermediate and catalyst in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules requiring selective catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, including dyes, fragrances, and agrochemical intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or additive in polymerization processes and the modification of polymer surfaces.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography to improve the separation of ionic compounds.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of ionic liquids and as a surfactant or modifier for nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylheptylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	85169-31-9
Molecular Formula	C19H42BrN
Molecular Weight	364.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptyltributylammonium Bromide; Tributyl-n-heptylammonium Bromide; N,N-Dibutyl-N-heptylbutan-1-aminium Bromide; Ammonium, tributylheptyl-, bromide; TBAH-Br; TBHAB; 1-Heptanaminium, N,N-dibutyl-N-butyl-, bromide
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Quality Control

Our Tributylheptylammonium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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