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