Tetrapentylammonium (bromide)

Tetrapentylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt consisting of a positively charged tetrapentylammonium cation and a negatively charged bromide anion. This compound is commonly used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis reactions to facilitate the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases. It is also used in the production of surfactants, detergents and the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.