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C16H36N2O2
288.47 g/mol
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Tetrabutylammonium nitrite

CAS26501-54-2EC247-749-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Inorganic Salt
Primary Use
Phase transfer catalyst

Tetrabutylammonium nitrite is a quaternary ammonium salt widely employed as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It facilitates the transfer of nitrite ions between aqueous and organic phases, enabling reactions under mild conditions.

Phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesisReagent for nitration and nitroso compound preparation

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

tetrabutylazanium nitrite

InChIKey

SHRKDVQQQPFSIY-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.N(=O)[O-]

Synonyms (4)
  • Tetrabutylammonium nitrite
  • tetrabutylazanium;nitrite