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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Bauer, M.; Spange, S. Enhancing the Reactivity of an Electrophilic Barbiturate Dye by Cooperative Hydrogen Bonding. Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2010, 2010 (2), 259-264.
- Clark, D. C.; Baker, W. E.; Russell, K. E.; Whitney, R. A. Dual monomer grafting of styrene and maleic anhydride onto model hydrocarbon substrates. J. Polym. Sci. A Polym. Chem. 2000, 38 (13), 2456-2468.