1-(2-Phenylethyl) pyridinium chloride

1-(2-Phenylethyl)pyridinium chloride (CAS 29871-24-7) is an organic quaternary ammonium salt. It consists of a pyridinium ring attached to a 2-phenylethyl (phenethyl) group, balanced by a chloride counterion. With the chemical formula C₁₃H₁₄ClN, it has a molecular weight of approximately 219.71 g/mol. In chemical research, salts of this type are frequently used as intermediates in organic synthesis, as phase-transfer catalysts, or in the investigation of corrosion inhibition properties for various metals.