Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11388015	500 mL	500mL
11368015	25 mL	25mL
11378015	100 mL	100mL

Product Code. 11388015 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. L08164.AP

Description

CAS: 2052-49-5 | C16H37NO | 259.48 g/mol

Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol is used as a strong base in organic chemistry. It is utilized under phase-transfer conditions to effect alkylation and deprotonation.

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Applications
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol is used as a strong base in organic chemistry. It is utilized under phase-transfer conditions to effect alkylation and deprotonation.

Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2052-49-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H37NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.48
• MDL Number: MFCD00009425
• InChI Key: VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutylazanium hydroxide, tetrabutylammoniumhydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide, ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide, n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide, tetra n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, hydroxide 1:1
• PubChem CID: 2723671
• SMILES: [OH-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

• Density: 0.83
• Flash Point: 11°C (51°F)
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.3825
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 3571228
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with organic solvents.
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium;hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 259.48
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 1.0M in methanol
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 1.0M in methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Methanol, N,N,N-trib

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only