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C10H16ClN
185.69 g/mol
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Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride

CAS56-93-9EC200-300-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt that appears as a light yellow liquid with a mild almond odor. It is primarily used as a phase-transfer catalyst in chemical synthesis.

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Safety Reference

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Harmful
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Health Hazard
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Environmental Hazard
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Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H370Causes damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

benzyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride

InChIKey

KXHPPCXNWTUNSB-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

C[N+](C)(C)CC1=CC=CC=C1.[Cl-]

Synonyms (21)
  • BTMAC 100
  • Hipochem migrator j
  • Tmbac
  • VARIQUAT B 200