Compound Q&A
How is N-(4-Ethylbenzyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanaminium chloride (CAS: 85409-23-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
N-(4-Ethylbenzyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanaminium chloride can be synthesized through a multi-step process involving the coupling of 4-ethylbenzylamine with dodecanoyl chloride, followed by quaternization. This process is catalyzed by a strong Lewis acid like aluminum trichloride, and the product is purified by recrystallization. The overall yield is around 80-85%.
About
CAS No
85409-23-0
English Name
N-(4-Ethylbenzyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanaminium chloride
Molecular Formula
C23H42ClN
Molecular Weight
368.04 g/mol
EINECS
287-090-7
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)CC.[Cl-]
InChIKey
IHDIFQKZWSOIBB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
