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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11480453	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12626.AE	100 mL
11490453	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12626.AP	500 mL
11400463	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12626.0F	2500 mL

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2052-49-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.48
• InChI Key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 2723671
• SMILES: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

• Molecular Formula: C16H37NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00009425
• 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
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide

Specifications

• CAS: 2052-49-5
• Flash Point: 18°C (64°F)
• Molecular Formula: C16H37NO
• MDL Number: MFCD00009425
• Beilstein: 3571228
• 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
• InChI Key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 2723671
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 40% w/w in methanol

• Density: 0.91
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.4
• UN Number: UN2924
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with organic solvents.
• SMILES: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.48
• Formula Weight: 259.48
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

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.

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

H225-H301+H311+H331-H314-H335-H370

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

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