Description

(Alpha,α-Dimethylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride CAS NO 93841-15-7 is a quaternary ammonium salt with a bulky aromatic substituent, offering unique chemical and physical properties. This compound is valued for its cationic surfactant characteristics and its utility as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring phase-transfer catalysis or as a precursor for advanced materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Surfactant & Dispersant: Used in formulations requiring cationic surface activity for emulsification, dispersion, or antistatic purposes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Alpha,α-Dimethylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	93841-15-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀ClN
Molecular Weight	213.75 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethyl-1-(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)ammonium Chloride; Cumyltrimethylammonium Chloride; (2-Phenyl-2-propyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; α,α-Dimethylbenzyltrimethylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-(1-phenylethyl)ammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-α-methylbenzylammonium Chloride; Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N,α-tetramethyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our (Alpha,α-Dimethylbenzyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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