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Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

40 wt. % in H₂O

• Synonym(s): N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, TBAH 40, Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂)₄N(OH)
• CAS Number: 2052-49-5
• Molecular Weight: 259.47
• Beilstein: 3571228
• MDL number: MFCD00009425
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24850769
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• form: liquid
• Quality Level: 200
• greener alternative product characteristics: Catalysis; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• concentration: 40 wt. % in H₂O
• refractive index: n20/D 1.405
• density: 0.99 g/mL at 25 °C
• greener alternative category: Aligned,
• SMILES string: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
• InChI: 1S/C16H36N.H2O/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H2/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium salt mainly used as a strong base and phase-transfer catalyst. It can be synthesized from tetrabutylammonium iodide.

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Application

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution (TBAOH) may be used in the following studies:

• For the dissolution of 10wt% cellulose under room temperature conditions.
• As a catalyst during the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
• Preparation of TBAOH salts of fatty acids.

Caution

May crystallize below 30°C
Gentle warming and swirling should redissolve the solid

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1
• Storage Class Code: 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves