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

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12626.AE

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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 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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H370-Causes damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide
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