8.22152
Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H36IN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
369.37
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
206-220-5
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
≥98.0%
form
solid
potency
1990 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
reaction suitability
core: ammonium, reaction type: phase-transfer
mp
143-146 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
[I-].[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
InChI
1S/C16H36N.HI/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI key
DPKBAXPHAYBPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Application
- Phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis: Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide serves as a phase transfer catalyst facilitating the solubility of reagents in non-polar solvents, enhancing reaction conditions and yield in organic synthesis processes (Paricaud, 2011).
- Cross carbon-carbon coupling reactions: Utilized in "homeopathic" palladium nanoparticle catalysis for cross carbon-carbon coupling reactions, Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide proves essential in achieving high reaction efficiencies and selectivities (Deraedt and Astruc, 2014).
- High purity applications in pharmaceutical research: The high purity of Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide makes it suitable for sensitive pharmaceutical applications, ensuring minimal impurities that could affect the chemical reactions and outcomes in medicinal chemistry (Pugini et al., 2023).
- Safety and handling in laboratory settings: Research emphasizes the importance of proper safety and handling procedures for Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide in laboratory environments, focusing on its storage, usage, and disposal to prevent contamination and ensure researcher safety (Li et al., 2013).
Analysis Note
Assay (argentometric): ≥ 98.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 143 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 147 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 143 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 147 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
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