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86880

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

~40% in H₂O (~1.5 M), solution, technical

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, TBAH 40, Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N(OH)
CAS Number:
2052-49-5
Molecular Weight:
259.47
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329769336
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD00009425
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3571228
Concentration:
~40% in H2O (~1.5 M)
Form:
liquid

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Product Name

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution, technical, ~40% in H2O (~1.5 M)

grade

technical

Quality Segment

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: ammonium, reaction type: phase-transfer

sustainability

Sustainability features

concentration

~40% in H2O (~1.5 M)

impurities

≤3% halides (as bromide)

density

0.995 g/cm3

anion traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤3000 mg/kg

greener alternative category

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

General description

The product is ~40% 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 10wt% cellulose under room temperature conditions.
  • As a catalyst during the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
  • Preparation of TBAOH salts of fatty acids.

Features and Benefits

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Disclaimer

may crystallize; can be redissolved on heating to 40°C

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Sigma-Aldrich

86880

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution ~40% in water, suitable for ion chromatography

Supelco

86854

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution 1.0 M in methanol

Sigma-Aldrich

230189

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution 40 wt. % in H2O

Sigma-Aldrich

178780

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution

description

technical, ~40% in H2O (~1.5 M)

description

~40% in water, suitable for ion chromatography

description

1.0 M in methanol

description

40 wt. % in H2O

concentration

~40% in H2O (~1.5 M)

concentration

~40% in water

concentration

1.0 M in methanol

concentration

40 wt. % in H2O

grade

technical

grade

-

grade

-

grade

-

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

100

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

impurities

≤3% halides (as bromide)

impurities

≤0.01% halides (as bromide)

impurities

-

impurities

-

density

0.995 g/cm3

density

0.995 g/cm3

density

0.83 g/mL at 25 °C

density

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C

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Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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    BCBR7008V
    BCBV1477

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    Questions

    1. What's the major difference between Cat No. 86880 & 86854 of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide Solution 40% in water, as this is needed for analysis of Cefixime USP

      1 answer

      1. Product 86854 is qualified for use in ion chromatography and has more stringent specifications for trace ions and impurities. The 86880 is for general use and has not been tested for sensitive applications such as chromatography. Please see the links below to review the sample Certificate of Analysis for each product:

        86880 Sample Certificate of Analysis
        https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/certificates/sapfs/PROD/sap/certificate_pdfs/COFA/Q14/86880-BULKBCCJ8688.pdf

        86854 Sample Certificate of Analysis
        https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/certificates/sapfs/PROD/sap/certificate_pdfs/COFA/Q14/86854-BULKBCCJ7431.pdf

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