C16H37NO
259.47 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide
CAS2052-49-5EC218-147-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Phase transfer catalyst
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It facilitates the transfer of reactants between immiscible phases, enabling reactions in biphasic systems.
Phase transfer catalyst in organic reactionsReagent for the preparation of tetrabutylammonium salts
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Safety Reference
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H312Harmful in contact with skin
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetrabutylazanium hydroxide
InChIKey
VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[OH-]
Synonyms (30)
- TBAH
- Reagecon Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide 0.1N according to United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
- IPC-TBA-OH
- Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide
- tetrabutylammonium oxide
- tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide