Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dichlorobromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt, valued as a versatile and efficient phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and halogenation reagent. Its primary commercial value lies in accelerating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and selectivity in critical synthetic processes. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates halogen exchange, alkylation, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) for reactions between aqueous and organic phases, such as alkylations, esterifications, and oxidations.
• Halogenation Reagent for controlled chlorination and bromination reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis, particularly in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring halogenation steps.
• Agrochemical Production for the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Polymer Chemistry as a catalyst in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dichlorobromide
CAS No.	13053-75-3
Molecular Formula	C16H36BrCl2N
Molecular Weight	377.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Dibromochloride; TBADCB; TBAB-Cl2; Tetrabutylammonium Bromochloride; n-Tetrabutylammonium Dichlorobromide; TBA Dichlorobromide; (C4H9)4N(BrCl2); Tetrabutylazanium Bromide Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dichlorobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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