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

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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA12626.AP
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS2052-49-5
IUPAC Nametetrabutylazanium hydroxide
Molecular FormulaC16H37NO
InChI KeyVDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear to slightly hazy colorless to pale yellow
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)39.5-45.0% (w/w)
FormLiquid
Identification (FTIR)Conforms

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.