Trimethylphenylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt composed of a positively charged N,N,N-trimethylanilinium cation and a negatively charged bromide anion. It serves as a phase transfer catalyst in organic chemical reactions, aiding the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases. Additionally, it can be utilized as a reagent in the synthesis of various organic compounds and, in some applications, as a surfactant or corrosion inhibitor. It is a biochemical reagent suitable for life science research.
- Appearance: Solid
- Color: Light blue to blue
- Shipping: Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
- Storage: Powder at -20°C for 3 years, or 4°C for 2 years. In solvent, -80°C for 6 months, or -20°C for 1 month
- Solubility: In H2O: 50 mg/mL (231.35 mM; requires ultrasonic)