| Identification | |
| Name: | Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride |
| Synonyms: | benzyltrim-ethyl-ammonium chloride;Ammonium,benzyltrimethyl-, chloride (8CI);Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-,chloride (9CI);Benzenemethanaminium,N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1);BTM;BTMAC 100;Hipochem Migrator J;TMBAC;Trimethylbenzylammonium chloride;Variquat B 200; |
| CAS: | 56-93-9 |
| EINECS: | 200-300-3 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H16ClN |
| Molecular Weight: | 185.7 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C10H16N.ClH/c1-11(2,3)9-10-7-5-4-6-8-10;/h4-8H,9H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | HAZARD |
| Boiling Point: | >135 deg C (Some decomp) |
| Density: | 1.044 |
| Stability: | Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.479 |
| Water Solubility: | 800 g/L |
| Solubility: | 800 g/L in water |
| Appearance: | white to light yellow crystal powder |
| Specification: |
?Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS NO.56-93-9) is also named as Ammonium, benzyltrimethyl-, chloride ; BTM ; Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride ; Benzyl trimethylammonium chloride ; CCRIS 4587 ; HSDB 4196 ; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride ; Tmbac .?Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS NO.56-93-9) is white to light yellow crystal powder. It is?soluble in water, ethanol and butanol and insoluble in ether?.?Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride can react with oxidizing materials. Toxic oxides of nitrogen and hydrochloric acid fumes may form in fire. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal disturbances. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and may irritate skin. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| HS Code: | 29239000 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from moisture. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Color: | CRYSTALLIZED FROM ACETONE Colorless crystals Light yellow, liquid (@ 15 deg C and 1 atm) |
| Usage: | Solvent for cellulose, gelling inhibitor in polyester resins, intermediate. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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