Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS No. 56-93-9) is a quaternary ammonium salt with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆ClN. This high-purity compound is widely utilized in organic synthesis, phase-transfer catalysis, and as a surfactant in various chemical processes. Its IUPAC name is benzyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride, and it is characterized by its white crystalline powder form, excellent solubility in water, and stability under standard conditions. Ideal for researchers and scientists, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity, making it suitable for sensitive applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and material science. Each batch is accompanied by detailed analytical certificates (CoA) to guarantee consistency and performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 56-93-9
• Complexity: 107
• IUPAC Name: benzyl(trimethyl)ammonium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16N.ClH/c1-11(2,3)9-10-7-5-4-6-8-10;/h4-8H,9H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChI Key: KXHPPCXNWTUNSB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• LogP: log Kow = -2.17
• Exact Mass: 185.0971272
• Molecular Formula: C10H16ClN
• Molecular Weight: 185.69
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-]
• Monoisotopic Mass: 185.0971272
• Physical Description: Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride appears as light yellow liquid with a mild almond odor. May float or sink in water.
• Color/Form: CRYSTALLIZED FROM ACETONE
• Odor: Mild almond odor
• Boiling Point: greater than 275 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 469 °F
• Solubility: >27.9 [ug/mL]
• Density: 1.07 at 68 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00000022 [mmHg]
• Stability/Shelf Life: STABLE UP TO 135 °C, ABOVE WHICH BENZYL CHLORIDE & TRIMETHYLAMINE ARE FORMED
• Synonyms: Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride, 56-93-9, Tmbac, Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, TRIMETHYLBENZYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, Benzyl trimethylammonium chloride, Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl-, chloride, CCRIS 4587, HSDB 4196, EINECS 200-300-3, VNK45Y7BA1, Hipochem migrator j, DTXSID8024600, N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride, VARIQUAT B 200, BTMAC 100, DTXCID604600, EC 200-300-3, Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), TRIMETHYLBENZYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE [HSDB], BTMAC, Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl, chloride, N,N,NTrimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride, Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,Ntrimethyl, chloride, 200-300-3, N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-phenylmethanaminium chloride, Benzyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, Benzyltrimethyl ammonium chloride, benzyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride, MFCD00011782, MLS000069800, N,N,N-trimethyl(phenyl)methanaminium chloride, SMR000059199, trimethylbenzylamine, chloride, CAS-56-93-9, Benzyltrimethylammonium bromide (TMBAC), UNII-VNK45Y7BA1, benzyltrimethylazanium chloride, trimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride, Opera_ID_418, SCHEMBL2548, benzyltrimethylamonium chloride, benzyltrimethylarnmonium chloride, benzyl-trimethylammonium chloride, benzyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride, trimethyl-benzylammonium chloride, CHEMBL1372143, benzyl-trimethyl ammonium chloride, benzyl-trimethyl-ammonium chloride, N-benzyltrimethylammonium chloride, HMS2232J08, HMS3371A05, BCP24461, Tox21_201587, Tox21_303260, SBB055074, AKOS001098667, trimethyl-(phenylmethyl)azanium chloride, NCGC00090720-01, NCGC00090720-02, NCGC00257093-01, NCGC00259136-01, trimethyl-(phenylmethyl)ammonium chloride, AS-11734, DB-050364, B0447, CS-0019417, NS00077217, ST51046799, N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-phenylmethanaminiumchloride, Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride (x% in water), D72531, N-BENZYL-N,N,N-TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, A831246, Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride solution, 60% in H2O, Q22829137, F8880-1007, BTM; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; TMBAC

Application

Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride is commonly employed as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic reactions, facilitating the migration of reactants between immiscible phases. It is also used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including dyes and fragrances, due to its ability to enhance reaction rates and yields. Additionally, this compound serves as a surfactant in polymerization processes and as a stabilizer in electrochemical applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
• H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P330, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (90.9%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (76.4%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (16.5%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (16.5%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (79.4%)
• Muta. 2 (76.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (76.1%)

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