Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln.

Description

CAS: 2052-49-5 | C16H37NO | 259.48 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2052-49-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H37NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.48
• MDL Number: MFCD00009425
• InChI Key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutylazanium hydroxide, tetrabutylammoniumhydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide, ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide, n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, tetra n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide 1:1
• PubChem CID: 2723671
• SMILES: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

• Density: 0.99
• pH: 14.0
• Flash Point: None
• Odor: Amine-like
• Refractive Index: 1.408
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₃]₄NOH
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3267
• Beilstein: 3571228
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with organic solvents.
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 259.48
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 40% w/w aq. soln.
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	218-147-6
RTECSNumber	BS5425000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only