Agent Name |
Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride |
CAS Number |
56-93-9 |
Formula |
C10-H16-N.Cl |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl-, chloride; BTM; Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; Benzyl trimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; Tmbac; Trimethylbenzylammonium chloride; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
Description |
Colorless solid; [HSDB] Light yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Off-white to yellow powder, soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent for cellulose; a gelling inhibitor in polyester resins; an intermediate; a dye assistant; a phase-transfer catalyst; [HSDB] Used as a catalyst along with other quaternary ammonium salts; [Ullmann] |
Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] Harmful if swallowed; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
2.18 x 10 -07 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 237-240 deg C; |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRIMETHYLBENZYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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