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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12626.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12626.AE
100 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A12626.AE
also known as A12626-AE
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
2052-49-5
IUPAC Name
tetrabutylazanium hydroxide
Molecular Formula
C16H37NO
InChI Key
VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
Appearance (Color)
Clear to slightly hazy colorless to pale yellow
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
39.5-45.0% (w/w)
Form
Liquid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

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

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

Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.

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