C15H25NO2
251.36 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
Tetraethylammonium benzoate
CAS16909-22-1EC240-957-3
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Research Compound
Tetraethylammonium benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt used primarily as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It facilitates the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases, enabling reactions that would otherwise proceed slowly or not at all.
Phase transfer catalyst in organic chemical synthesisSource of tetraethylammonium ions for research
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StrongStructure SimilarSimilarity 1.00
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Tetraethylammonium benzoate (CAS 16909-22-1) is 2923.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2923.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2923 90 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetraethylazanium benzoate
InChIKey
CIFIGXMZHITUAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-]
Synonyms (5)
- Tetraethylammonium benzoate
- tetraethylazanium;benzoate
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