Chemical Name: | Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenyl-, chloride |
CAS Number: | 3204-68-0 |
Product Number: | AG003O4V(AGN-PC-0JLQ6N) |
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Molecular Formula: | C15H18ClN |
Molecular Weight: | 247.7631 |
N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenaminium chloride, also known as Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a phase transfer catalyst. This quaternary ammonium salt acts as a catalyst by facilitating the transfer of reactants between two immiscible phases, typically an organic and an aqueous phase. Its application in chemical synthesis allows for improved reaction efficiencies and selectivities, especially in reactions involving nucleophilic substitutions, oxidations, and alkylations. The unique properties of N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenaminium chloride make it an essential component in synthetic chemistry, enabling the synthesis of a wide range of organic compounds with high yields and purity.