Description

Tetrabutylammonium Nitrate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 1941-27-1. This compound serves as a versatile and highly effective phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and electrolyte in advanced chemical synthesis and electrochemical applications. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-performance reagents to facilitate challenging reactions, improve yields, and develop new materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and oxidation reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis.
• Electrochemical Research: Used as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemistry, cyclic voltammetry, and battery research due to its good solubility in organic solvents and wide electrochemical window.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where traditional methods are inefficient.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the polymerization processes and the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of ionic liquids, conductive materials, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Nitrate
CAS No.	1941-27-1
Molecular Formula	C16H36N2O3
Molecular Weight	304.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-n-butylammonium Nitrate; TBAN; Nitric Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Tetrabutylazanium Nitrate; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Nitrate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, nitrate (1:1); TBA Nitrate; Tetrabutylammonium Nitrate (TBANO3)
EINECS	217-729-1

Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming specifications for purity, identity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.