Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.

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Applications
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. solution is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins. It is also used in preparation of dichlorocarbene from chloroform.

Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.

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

Specifications

• Density: 0.99
• pH: 14.0
• Flash Point: None
• Odor: Amine-like
• Linear Formula: [CH₃(CH₂)₃]₄NOH
• Refractive Index: 1.408
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3267
• 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): 40% w/w aq. soln.
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide

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