Tetrahexylammonium (bromide)

Tetrahexylammonium bromide is a compound that belongs to the class of quaternary ammonium compounds. It is a salt with cationic properties and thus useful in various industrial and biomedical applications. Tetrahexylammonium bromide is commonly used as a phase transfer catalyst to facilitate the movement of reactants between immiscible phases in various organic synthesis reactions. It is also used as a surfactant and emulsifier in the formulation of detergents, personal care products and pharmaceuticals.