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

Description

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

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.

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
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide
• SMILES: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

• Density: 0.91
• Flash Point: 18°C (64°F)
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.4
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 3571228
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 259.48
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 40% w/w in methanol
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H370
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H301-H311-H331-H370-H314-H318 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. 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.
Precautionary Statement	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; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only