[A15235] CAS 57-09-0 | (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide, 98%

CAS : 57-09-0
UN# : UN3077
MDL : MFCD00011772
Hazard Class : 9
EINECS : 200-311-3
Packing Group : III

Other name :

Cetrimonium bromideCetyltrimethylammonium bromide

Chemical Properties

Formula : CH3(CH2)15N(CH3)3Br
Formula weight : 364.46
Melting Point : ca 245° dec.
Flash point : 244°(471°F)
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Powder
Solubility : Soluble in alcohol, chloroform and water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in diethyl ether and benzene.

Literature References

Surfactant-type catalyst (see Appendix 2) with many

Applications

: O-Alkylation of alcohols and phenols; see 2,6-Dimethyl­phenol, A11947. Surfactant-assisted permanganate oxidations: Can. J. Chem., 67, 1381 (1989). Reduction of alkyl halides to alkanes using zinc powder in micelles: Synth. Commun., 19, 1649 (1989). Control of ortho-para ratio in the bromination of anilines: Tetrahedron Lett., 30, 6209 (1989). Also facilitates ligand-free palladium salt-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions in water: Tetrahedron Lett., 46, 3357 (2005).

Notes

Hygroscopic. Store in an airtight container. Incompatible with bases and strong oxidizing agents.Other References:Beilstein: 3598189Merck: 14,2025UN#: UN3077

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H318-H315-H400-H410-H302-H335Causes serious eye damage.Causes skin irritation.Very toxic to aquatic life.Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Harmful if swallowed.May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P280-P273-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313-P391-P501aWear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.Avoid release to the environment.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.Collect spillage.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.