Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 55% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

As a reagent for ion-pair extractionsTetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 55% 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.

 

Specifications

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

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.97 g/mL
• pH: 14
• Flash Point: None
• Refractive Index: 1.435
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₃]₄NOH
• Quantity: 1 kg
• UN Number: UN3267
• Beilstein: 3571228
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and organic solvents.
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 259.48
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 55% w/w aq. soln.
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	218-147-6
RTECSNumber	BS5425000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only