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Catalog number L02809.18
also known as L02809-18
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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL02809.18
Price (USD)/ Each
55.65
Online exclusive
62.00 Save 6.35 (10%)
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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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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)39.0-43.0%
CommentThis product may deposit crystals under low temperature. If necessary, heat to dissolve and homogenize before use.
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.
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Applications
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Useful base, either as the aqueous or methanolic (see following entries) solution, compare Benzyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide, A14927, for a variety of alkylation and condensation reactions; see, e.g.: Synth. Commun., 13, 927 (1983). Forms salts with many anions which may then be extracted into organic solvents: Acta Chem. Scand.: 23, 2202, 2203, 2204 (1969).
- Liu, X.; Jiao, Y.; Lin, C.; Sun, K.; Zhao, Y. PBDEs, hydroxylated PBDEs and methoxylated PBDEs in bivalves from Beijing markets. Chemosphere 2014, 110, 97-103.
- Du, X.; Gellerstedt, G.; Li, J. Universal fractionation of lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs) from lignocellulosic biomass: an example using spruce wood. Plant J. 2013, 74 (2), 328-338.