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Usage

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis:
Benzyltrimethylammonium is used as a phase-transfer catalyst for enhancing the efficiency of organic reactions by facilitating the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases, thus improving the overall reaction yield and selectivity.
Used in Surfactant Production:
In the surfactant industry, benzyltrimethylammonium is utilized as a key component in the synthesis of cationic surfactants, which are known for their excellent foaming properties, emulsification, and dispersion capabilities.
Used in Fabric Softener Production:
Benzyltrimethylammonium is employed as an active ingredient in fabric softeners, providing a range of benefits such as softening fabrics, reducing static cling, and imparting a pleasant scent.
Used in Corrosion Inhibition:
In the field of corrosion inhibition, benzyltrimethylammonium serves as an effective inhibitor, protecting metal surfaces from corrosion and extending the service life of equipment and structures.

InChI:InChI=1/2C10H16N.CH2O3/c2*1-11(2,3)9-10-7-5-4-6-8-10;2-1(3)4/h2*4-8H,9H2,1-3H3;(H2,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2

Upstream product

• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 75-50-3 trimethylamine 

Downstream Products

• 84786-06-1 N(CH₃)3(CH₂C₆H₅)⁽¹⁺⁾*Ir(CO)4^(1-) = [N(CH₃)3(CH₂C₆H₅)][Ir(CO)4] 
• 75-50-3 trimethylamine 
• 2154-56-5 benzyl radical 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Band gap modulation of organic-inorganic Sb(iii) halide by molecular design

Organic-inorganic hybrid materials show structural diversity and flexibility. The introduction of Sb(iii) metal ions into the inorganic parts of these materials can endow them with semiconductor properties. In the work described in this paper, we successfully adjusted the band gap of such a material, namely of (C10H16N)3Sb2Cl9, from 2.933 eV to 2.788 eV via substituting a halogen for the third hydrogen atom of the benzene ring in its organic cation. This change in the band gap may have been caused by the influence of organic cations on the anions that gradually reduced the Cl-Sb-Cl bond angle. It is hoped that this research can provide inspiration for the design of tunable bandgap semiconductor materials.

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of some thioacids by benzyltrimethylammonium chlorobromate

The oxidation of some thioacids, viz., thioplycollic, thiolactic and thiomalic acids by benzyltrimethylammonium chlorobromate (BTMACB) has been studied in acetic acid. The reaction is first order with respect to BTMACB. Michaelis-Menten type of 'kinetics have been observed with respect to the reductants. The reaction has been studied in solvents of different compositions of acetic acid and water. The solvent composition effect has been analysed using Grunwald-Weinstein equation. A mechanism involving the formation of an intermediate complex in the pre-equilibrium and its subsequent decomposition in slow step has been proposed.