Tetraheptylammonium Bromide (CAS 4368-51-8): Comprehensive User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview & Specifications
Basic Parameters
Parameter | Tetraheptylammonium Bromide | Similar Quaternary Ammonium Salts |
---|---|---|
CAS Number | 4368-51-8 | N/A |
Molecular Formula | C28H60BrN | Varies by product |
Molecular Weight | 490.68 g/mol | Typically 200-400 g/mol |
Solubility | Water, methanol, ethanol | Limited in polar solvents |
Key Advantage: Superior surface activity and thermal stability compared to shorter-chain quaternary ammonium salts.
2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses
Core Applications
- Phase Transfer Catalyst: Enables reactions between immiscible phases in pharmaceutical synthesis
- Surfactant: Reduces surface tension in specialty cleaning formulations
- Ion-Pairing Agent: Enhances chromatographic separation efficiency
3. Usage Scenarios & Best Practices
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Problem: Low yield in alkylation reactions
Solution: 0.5-2% concentration as phase transfer catalyst
Result: 92% yield improvement vs traditional methods
4. Real-World Customer Case Studies
Case 1: PharmaSynth Co. (Germany)
Challenge: Scale-up issues in API production
Implementation: 1.8% Tetraheptylammonium Bromide in final reaction stage
Outcome: 40% reduction in production costs, FDA-compliant output
5. Contact for Custom Solutions
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