Benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide Chemical Properties

Melting point:

99-101 °C (lit.)

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Crystalline Powder

color 

Yellow to orange

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

BRN 

7105839

Stability:

Light Sensitive

InChI

InChI=1S/C10H16N.Br3/c1-11(2,3)9-10-7-5-4-6-8-10;1-3-2/h4-8H,9H2,1-3H3;/q+1;-1

InChIKey

UZUKVMLVILGNPX-UHFFFAOYSA-K

SMILES

[Br-](Br)Br.C(C1C=CC=CC=1)[N+](C)(C)C

CAS DataBase Reference

111865-47-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-37/39

RIDADR 

1759

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29239000

MSDS

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Benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Yellow to orange crystalline powder

Uses

Benzyltrimethylammonium Tribromide acts as a brominating agent for aromatic compounds, and also functions as a mild oxidising agent for many functional groups.

Application

Benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide is a versatile and mild organic synthesis reagent, primarily used as a solid brominating agent and a mild oxidizing agent. As a brominating agent, it efficiently and selectively brominates aromatic compounds (such as phenols and aromatic amines), α-ketones, and alkenes, making it an ideal alternative to highly toxic liquid bromine, thus improving operational safety and convenience. As a mild oxidizing agent, it can be used to oxidize various functional groups, including alcohols, thioethers, and ethers, and plays a role in the synthesis of certain heterocyclic compounds. Furthermore, it can act as a phase-transfer catalyst, enhancing reaction rates and yields.

Synthesis

Benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide can be synthesized by the reaction of benzyltrimethylammonium chloride with sodium bromate and hydrobromic acid in aqueous solution.

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