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HCID 66854Generated: October 23, 2026

Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide

TRITON B · N-benzyl-trimethylammonium hydroxide · N,N,N-TriMethyl-1-phenylMethanaMiniuM hydroxide · Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide solution · TRITON(R) B · benzyltrimethyl-ammoniuhydroxide · TRIMETHYLBENZYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE · sumquat2311

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Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.100-85-6
Molecular formulaC10H16N.HO
Average molar mass167.25 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass167.13101416 g/mol
SMILESC[N+](C)(C)Cc1ccccc1.[OH-]
InChIKeyNDKBVBUGCNGSJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
PubChem CID66854
ChEMBLCHEMBL3188269
EC No.202-895-5
DTXSIDDTXSID3044332

Chemical & Physical Properties

Topological polar surface area1
Hydrogen bond donors1
Hydrogen bond acceptors1
Rotatable bonds2
Heavy atoms12
Formal charge0
Complexity107
Chemical classesNitrogen Compounds -> Quaternary Amines
Physical DescriptionLiquidClear to light yellow liquid with an amine odorMiscible in water[MSDSonline]
Melting point80 °C
Boiling point65°C
Density1.059 g/mL at 25 °C
Vapor pressure0Pa at 25℃
Refractive indexn20/D 1.43
Flash point60 °F
Storage conditionsStore below +30°C.
SolubilityMiscible with alcohols, hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and halogenated solvents.Miscible with water, hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and halogenated solvents.
Physical stateSolution
ColorClear slightly yellow
pH12 (20°C in H2O, undiluted)
Explosive limits5.50-36.50%
SensitivityAir Sensitive
BRN3917256
Exposure limitsACGIH: TWA 200 ppmSTEL 250 ppm (Skin)OSHA: TWA 200 ppm(260 mg/m3)NIOSH: IDLH 6000 ppmTWA 200 ppm(260 mg/m3)STEL 250 ppm(325 mg/m3)
InChI1S/C10H16N.H2O/c1-11(2,3)9-10-7-5-4-6-8-10/h4-8H,9H2,1-3H31H2/q+1/p-1
InChIKeyNDKBVBUGCNGSJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[OH-].C[N+](C)(C)Cc1ccccc1
LogP (partition coefficient)-3 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference100-85-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII8P4488425W
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide (100-85-6)
UNSPSC Code12352107
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH225-H301+H311+H331-H314-H370
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsC,T,F
Risk statements (R)34-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Safety statements (S)26-36/37/39-45-46-16-28A-7
UN transport numberUN 3267 8/PG 2
Water hazard class (WGK)1
RTECS numberBO8575000
F9-23
Autoignition temperature455°C
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class8Eye Dam. 1Skin Corr. 1A
Packing groupII
Customs code29239000
Storage class8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
ToxicityLDLo scu-mus: 35 mg/kg JPETAB 28,367,26
REACH registrationsActive
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.3% (1 of 325) of reports.DangerH224 (12.6%): Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 325 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Regulatory informationChemical: Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxideBenzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide (1:1) is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Benzenemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide (1:1) are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)Status: Active Update: 15-12-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/29507Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazards summaryCorrosive[MSDSonline]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 1 (12.6%)
Adverse effectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
F9-23
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)1
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberBO8575000
UN transport numberUN 3267 8/PG 2
Customs code29239000
ToxicityLDLo scu-mus: 35 mg/kg JPETAB 28,367,26
Risk statements (R)34-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
Hazard symbolsC,T,F
Safety statements (S)26-36/37/39-45-46-16-28A-7
Hazard class8Eye Dam. 1Skin Corr. 1A
Storage class8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
Packing groupII
GHS hazard statementsH225-H301+H311+H331-H314-H370
Limited quantities1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
REACH registrationsActive
Autoignition temperature455°C
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P233-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338

Applications & Uses

Uses

Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide is used as a phase-transfer catalyst. It is also used in aldol condensation reactions and base-catalyzed dehydration reactions. Further, it serves as a strong organic base and used in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination reactions. In addition, it is an active component in the formulation, which is used in silicon wafer cleaning applications.

Uses

Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide can be used:As a base in the synthesis of activated ynesulfonamides and tertiary enesulfonamides.In the synthesis of 3-indolyl-3-hydroxy oxindoles by treating isatin with indole.As a precursor for the preparation of quaternary ammonium acetate, benzyltrimethylammonium acetate (NBz111AcO). NBz111AcO solution in DMSO can be used to dissolve cellulose.