- ▸ Phase-transfer catalyst: Transfers ionic reagents into the organic phase to drive two-phase reactions.
- ▸ Separations: Used in high-performance liquid chromatography for separation, including of tRNA.
- ▸ Formulation additive: Permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
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Methyltrioctylammonium chloride (TOMAC, CAS 5137-55-3) is a quaternary ammonium chloride salt. It functions as a phase-transfer catalyst and is used in liquid chromatography for separations. It is also permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aliquat 336 do?
Aliquat 336 (methyltrioctylammonium chloride, TOMAC, CAS 5137-55-3) is a quaternary ammonium chloride salt that acts as a phase-transfer catalyst, ferrying ionic reagents into the organic phase to drive two-phase reactions. It is also used in liquid chromatography separations and is permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
What is methyltrioctylammonium chloride used for?
It is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, as a stationary/mobile-phase modifier in high-performance liquid chromatography separations including tRNA, and as an extractant carrier in liquid-liquid metal extraction. It also serves as an inert formulation additive in non-food pesticide products.
Is Aliquat 336 the same as Adogen 464 or tricaprylylmethylammonium chloride?
These are closely related quaternary ammonium chloride surfactants with C8 (octyl/caprylyl) alkyl chains and overlapping CAS coverage, and are often used interchangeably as phase-transfer catalysts. Exact chain-length distribution and assay vary by source, so specify your required purity and confirm identity against the CoA.
What is the molecular formula of methyltrioctylammonium chloride?
Its representative formula is C25H54ClN (CAS 5137-55-3). It is a cationic surfactant supplied as a viscous liquid; request the SDS and CoA for assay and physical-property data.
How is Aliquat 336 supplied in bulk?
RawSource supplies cationic surfactants such as methyltrioctylammonium chloride in bulk industrial packaging including drums and totes/IBCs for synthesis and separations users. Pricing varies with grade and volume, so submit a bulk quote with your target quantity and packaging; a CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.