Benzyltriethylammonium Chloride (BTEAC / TEBA)
Chemical Name: Benzyltriethylammonium chloride
Chemical Synonyms: BTEAC; TEBA; TEBAC; N,N,N-Triethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride
CAS No.: 56-37-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₂ClN
Molecular Weight: 227.77 g/mol
Product Properties: White to off-white crystalline powder; hygroscopic; freely soluble in water (approx. 700 g/L at 20 °C), ethanol, methanol, and other polar solvents; melting point 190–192 °C (decomposes).
Storage: Store in a sealed, moisture-proof container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Protect from light, heat, strong alkalis, and oxidizing agents. Keep away from moisture to prevent caking.
Packing: 1 kg, 25 kg, and 200 kg moisture-proof packaging (fiber drums / woven bags with inner liner). Custom packaging and private labeling available upon request.
Application: High-efficiency phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for C-, N-, O-, and S-alkylation, nucleophilic substitution, carbene reactions, and polymerization processes. Also functions as a cationic surfactant, disinfectant, corrosion inhibitor, and metal surface treatment additive.
Product Specification: Assay ≥ 99.0% (industrial / pharmaceutical grades); free amine ≤ 3 mg KOH/g; loss on drying ≤ 0.8%; ash ≤ 0.5%. Lower grades (≥ 98%) available. COA and MSDS provided with every shipment.