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C8H21NO
147.26 g/mol
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Tetraethylammonium hydroxide

CAS77-98-5EC201-073-3
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Tetraethylammonium hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium salt commonly utilized as a phase transfer catalyst in chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It facilitates reactions between compounds in different phases, enhancing efficiency in industrial and laboratory applications.

Phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis

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Danger
H290May be corrosive to metals
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H312Harmful in contact with skin
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

tetraethylazanium hydroxide

InChIKey

LRGJRHZIDJQFCL-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.[OH-]

Synonyms (14)
  • 77-98-5(water)
  • Hydroxide, Tetraethylammonium
  • IPC-TEA-OH
  • TEA hydroxide
  • Tetraethylammonium hydroxide
  • Tetraethylammonium hydroxyde
  • tetraethylazanium;hydroxide