Compound Q&A
How is Tris(2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium) citrate (CAS: 546-63-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Tris(2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium) citrate (CAS: 546-63-4) is typically synthesized by reacting citric acid with tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine in the presence of an appropriate base, such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
546-63-4
English Name
Tris(2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium) citrate
Molecular Formula
C21H47N3O10
Molecular Weight
501.6 g/mol
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CCO.C[N+](C)(C)CCO.C[N+](C)(C)CCO.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O
InChIKey
RPERJPYDELTDMR-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 15:08
