
Catalog Number	AR003VFZ
Chemical Name	Tetraoctadecylammonium Bromide
CAS Number	63462-99-7
Molecular Formula	C72H148BrN
Molecular Weight	1107.8562
MDL Number	MFCD00043172
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[Br-]

1-Octadecanaminium, N,N,N-trioctadecyl-, bromide (1:1) is a valuable compound widely used in chemical synthesis for its versatile properties. In organic chemistry, it serves as a phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases during reactions. This enables efficient synthesis of organic compounds and improves reaction yields. Furthermore, it acts as a surfactant, aiding in the dispersion of reactants and enhancing the overall reaction kinetics. Its role as a quaternary ammonium salt also makes it useful in the synthesis of a variety of materials, such as polymers and nanoparticles. In addition, this compound finds applications in the preparation of specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and other advanced materials due to its ability to modify surface properties and enhance chemical reactivity.