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Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

54.0-56.0% in H₂O

• Synonym(s): N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, TBAH 40, Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂)₄N(OH)
• CAS Number: 2052-49-5
• Molecular Weight: 259.47
• Beilstein: 3571228
• MDL number: MFCD00009425
• PubChem Substance ID: 57653201
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• form: liquid
• Quality Level: 200
• concentration: 54.0-56.0% in H₂O
• impurities: ≤0.2% halides (as bromide)
• density: 0.995 g/cm³
• anion traces: sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤2000 mg/kg
• SMILES string: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
• InChI: 1S/C16H36N.H2O/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H2/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

The product is 54.0-56.0% solution of tetrabutylammonium hydroxide in H₂O. Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide has been synthesized from tetrabutylammonium iodide. TBAOH dissolved in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol is widely employed as titrant for weak acids.

Application

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution (TBAOH) may be used in the following studies:

• For the dissolution of 10 wt% cellulose under room temperature conditions.
• As a catalyst during the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
• Preparation of TBAOH salts of fatty acids.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H314 - H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves