Tetraethylammonium Benzoate (CAT: M078345) is a quaternary ammonium salt employed in organic synthesis as a phase-transfer catalyst, enabling the transfer of reactants between aqueous and organic phases in otherwise immiscible reactions. This characteristic proves particularly valuable in the synthesis of various organic compounds, enhancing reaction efficiency. Additionally, it finds use in analytical chemistry as a reference standard or reagent for specific tests, contributing to accurate chemical analyses.
| Catalog Number | M078345 |
| CAS Number | 16909-22-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H25NO2 |
| Purity | 95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | tetraethylazanium;benzoate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H20N.C7H6O2/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4;8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h5-8H2,1-4H3;1-5H,(H,8,9)/q+1;/p-1 |
| InChIKey | CIFIGXMZHITUAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-] |
