Compound Q&A
How is Tri-C8-10-alkylmethylammonium chlorides (CAS: 63393-96-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Tri-C8-10-alkylmethylammonium chlorides are synthesized via the alkylation of methylamine with branched-chain alcohols (C8-C10) followed by hydrolysis to form the corresponding ammonium salt. Commonly, this process is carried out using a strong acid catalyst like hydrochloric acid, with high selectivity and yield. The reaction is typically monitored by gas chromatography (GC) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
About
CAS No
63393-96-4
English Name
Tri-C8-10-alkylmethylammonium chlorides
Molecular Formula
C25H54ClN
Molecular Weight
404.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC[N+](C)(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC.[Cl-]
InChIKey
XKBGEWXEAPTVCK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-07 19:42
