Compound Q&A
How is 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (CAS: 55357-38-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate is typically synthesized by the reaction of 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride with 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanamine in the presence of a base, such as triethylamine, followed by workup and purification techniques like column chromatography and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
55357-38-5
English Name
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C12H21NO4S
Molecular Weight
275.37 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)[O-].C[N+](C)(C)CCO
InChIKey
DVGVMQVOCJNXNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-23 07:31
