Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dibromoiodide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt with a unique polyhalide anion, serving as a powerful and selective halogenation reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in facilitating electrophilic bromination and iodination reactions under mild conditions, offering superior control and selectivity compared to traditional molecular halogens. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require precise halogenation for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used for the selective halogenation of complex organic molecules, a critical step in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of halogenated herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where specific bromine or iodine incorporation is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key reagent for introducing halogen atoms into dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals to modify their properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of halogenated organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers for electronic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving electrophilic aromatic substitution and alkene functionalization.
• Catalysis and Ligand Modification: Can be used to halogenate catalyst precursors or ligands to fine-tune their electronic properties and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dibromoiodide
CAS No.	15802-00-3
Molecular Formula	C16H36Br2IN
Molecular Weight	529.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium dibromoiodide; TBA Dibromoiodide; TBABr2I; Tetra-n-butylammonium bromoiodobromate; (Tribromide) Iodide, Tetrabutylammonium salt; Tetrabutylammonium tribromide iodide; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium dibromoiodide; TBAI·Br2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dibromoiodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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