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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol
Description
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol is used as a strong base in organic chemistry. It is utilized under phase-transfer conditions to effect alkylation and deprotonation.
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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol is used as a strong base in organic chemistry. It is utilized under phase-transfer conditions to effect alkylation and deprotonation.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.83 |
Flash Point | 11°C (51°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Refractive Index | 1.3825 |
Quantity | 25 mL |
UN Number | UN2924 |
Beilstein | 3571228 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents. |
IUPAC Name | tetrabutylazanium hydroxide |
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Safety and Handling
missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H225-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H370 |
missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H225-H301-H311-H331-H370-H314-H318 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 218-147-6 |
RTECSNumber | BS5425000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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