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Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

~40% in H₂O (~1.5 M), solution, technical

• 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
• NACRES: NA.21
• PubChem Substance ID: 329769336
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• MDL number: MFCD00009425
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3571228
• Concentration: ~40% in H₂O (~1.5 M)
• Form: liquid

Properties

• Product Name: Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution, technical, ~40% in H₂O (~1.5 M)
• grade: technical
• Quality Segment: 200
• form: liquid
• reaction suitability: core: ammonium, reaction type: phase-transfer
• greener alternative product characteristics: Catalysis; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• concentration: ~40% in H₂O (~1.5 M)
• impurities: ≤3% halides (as bromide)
• density: 0.995 g/cm³
• anion traces: sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤3000 mg/kg
• 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

The product is ~40% solution of tetrabutylammonium hydroxide in H₂O. Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide has been synthesized from tetrabutylammonium iodide. TBAOH dissolved in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol is widely employed as titrant for weak acids.

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.

Features and Benefits

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Disclaimer

may crystallize; can be redissolved on heating to 40°C

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: 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: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• PPE (personal protective equipment): Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter