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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11377845
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Description

Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.

Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 2052-49-5
Molecular Formula C16H37NO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 259.48
MDL Number MFCD00009425
InChI Key VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutylazanium hydroxide, tetrabutylammoniumhydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide, ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide, n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, tetra n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide 1:1
PubChem CID 2723671
SMILES [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

Specifications

Density 0.99
pH 14.0
Flash Point None
Odor Amine-like
Linear Formula [CH3(CH2)3]4NOH
Refractive Index 1.408
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3267
Beilstein 3571228
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Solubility Information Miscible with organic solvents.
IUPAC Name tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide
Formula Weight 259.48
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) 40% w/w aq. soln.
Chemical Name or Material Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aqueous solution
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N,N,N-tributyl-1-butanaminium, hydroxide

RUO – Research Use Only

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