Quaternary Ammonium & Phosphonium Salts
SACHEM’s manufacturing technologies enable the production of more exotic salts of organic and inorganic acids as well as traditional halide salts. Our quaternary salts are available in aqueous, solid form, or in organic solvents.
These compounds offer:
- Solubility in water and organic solvents
- Good thermal stability
- Customized grades
- Electrical conductivity
- Mild surface activity
- Phase Transfer Catalysts
The distinguishing characteristics are the cation and it’s size, thermal stability, and solubility- the main factors affecting the choice of which one to use.
Understanding cation characteristics enables selection of the best quat for your application.
Tetramethylammonium
Smallest cation available and greatest thermal stability.
Tetraethylammonium
Lowest thermal stability. Decomposition products are volatile. Great for polymer applications when no residue is of prime concern.
Tetrabutylammonium
Good organic solubility and water solubility. Used for specialized cleaning applications.
Methyltributylammonium
Accesible cation makes this a product with unique characteristics.
