Structure of Methyl trioctyl ammonium chloride(5137-55-3) is reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The IUPAC name of Methyl trioctyl ammonium chloride is methyl(trioctyl)azanium chloride. With the CAS registry number 5137-55-3, it is also named as Trioctylmethylammonium. The product's categories are Industrial / Fine Chemicals; Ammonium Chlorides (Quaternary); Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, and the other registry numbers are 13275-89-3; 134872-41-6; 3682-18-6; 41575-10-4; 76925-99-0. Besides, it is viscous colourless to pale orange liquid, which should be sealed in a dark, cool dry place. It is stable, but incompatible wth strong oxidizing agents. In addition, its molecular formula is C₂₅H₅₄N^.Cl and molecular weight is 404.16.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 225-896-2; (2)H-Bond Donor: 0; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 1; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 21; (5)Exact Mass: 403.394478; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 403.394478; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 0; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 27; (9)Complexity: 220; (10)Density: 0.884 g/mL at 25 °C; (11)Melting point: -20 °C; (12)Flash point: 132 °C; (13)Boiling Point: 240 °C.

Uses of Methyl trioctyl ammonium chloride: it can be used to produce Methyl-trioctyl-ammonium; sulfate.



This reaction needs 49 percent H₂SO₄ and Toluene at temperature of 20 °C for 24 hours. The yield is 99 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. It is also irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Moreover, it is risk of serious damage to the eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection. Additionally, it is very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Please avoid release to the environment. And you should refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: [Cl-].C(CCCCCC[N+](CCCCCCCC)(CCCCCCCC)C)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C25H54N.ClH/c1-5-8-11-14-17-20-23-26(4,24-21-18-15-12-9-6-2)25-22-19-16-13-10-7-3;/h5-25H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
(3)InChIKey: XKBGEWXEAPTVCK-REWHXWOFAD

The toxicity data is as follows: