Used as a catalyst for the reactions of condensation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, reaction of aromatic compounds with sulfonyl chlorides, cracking of alkanes, alkylation of alkenes, isomerisation of alkanes and trans-alkylation of aromatics, trans-bromination and other Friedel-Crafts reactions.
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Applications
Used as a catalyst for the reactions of condensation of alcohols and carboxylic acids, reaction of aromatic compounds with sulfonyl chlorides, cracking of alkanes, alkylation of alkenes, isomerisation of alkanes and trans-alkylation of aromatics, trans-bromination and other Friedel-Crafts reactions.
Solubility
Miscible in watetr. Soluble in methanol(0.1 g/mL).
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents, air and water.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kenneth G. Furton.; Colin F. Poole. Variation in the gas chromatographic stationary phase propertiesof tetra-n-butylammonium salts as a function of the anion type. Journal of Chromatography A. 1985, 349, (2), 235-247.
- Piersona, J.F.; Wiederkehra, D.; Billard, A. Correlation of solute retention in gas chromatography with properties of the anion for tetra-n-butylammonium salts. J. Org. Chem. 2005, 478, (1-2), 196-205.
- Supporting electrolyte for organic electrochemistry in aprotic solvents, having good solubility and a high degree of chemical inertness: J. Org. Chem., 37, 3968 (1972).