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

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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Density 0.91
Flash Point 18°C (64°F)
Odor Alcohol-like
Refractive Index 1.4
Quantity 500 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
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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
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