Phenyltrimethylammonium chloride

Phenyltrimethylammonium chloride

Trimethylphenylammonium chloride

CAS 138-24-9

Chemical Formula C9H14ClN

Molecular Weight 171.67 g/mol

Phenyltrimethylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It's a white, crystalline solid, soluble in water, and also exhibits surfactant properties. This compound is employed in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electrochemistry, where it enhances reaction rates and yields. 
 

Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Phase-Transfer Catalyst: Phenyltrimethylammonium chloride's ability to shuttle molecules between organic and aqueous phases makes it valuable in reactions where reactants are not readily soluble in the same phase.
  • Specialty Chemical Production: It acts as an intermediate or catalyst in the synthesis of surfactants and other specialty chemicals.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Methylation: PTAC is used to introduce a methyl group (CH3) onto a molecule, a common reaction in pharmaceutical synthesis. For example, it's used in the synthesis of dextromethorphan from morphinan derivatives. 
  • Phase Transfer Catalysis: PTAC acts as a phase transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between substances in different phases (e.g., water and oil) by carrying reactants across the phase boundary.


 

Specifications

ASSAY 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 220°C
Density 1.2 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol; insoluble in non-polar solvents
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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