Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride
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
Quaternary Amines
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.18E-07 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
mp = 237-240 deg C;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: