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Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln.
Description
Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide is used for the extraction of wheat straw and dissolution of wood. It is also used to produce hydroxide ion or proton conductive ionic liquids by mixing it with benzimidazole. It can be used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless to Yellow |
| Density | 0.989 g/mL |
| Linear Formula | [CH3(CH2)3]4POH |
| Refractive Index | 1.412 |
| Quantity | 50 mL |
| UN Number | UN3267 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 276.45 |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 40% w/w aq. soln. |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
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Safety and Handling
- Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aqueous solution
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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