Description

Tetrabutylammonium Perrhenate is a high-purity, organoammonium salt of perrhenic acid, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile catalyst and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly valued for its role in facilitating challenging organic transformations and as a source of the rhenate anion in non-aqueous media. It is an essential material for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale production processes in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed in organic synthesis to accelerate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a precursor or co-catalyst in various metal-catalyzed reactions, including oxidation and coupling processes.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in electrochemical applications and specialty battery research due to its ionic properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Acts as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of other species.
• Materials Science Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of rhenium-containing complexes and nanomaterials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Perrhenate
CAS No.	16385-59-4
Molecular Formula	C16H36N·ReO4
Molecular Weight	482.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-n-butylammonium Perrhenate; TBAP; Tetrabutylammonium Rhenate(VII); n-Tetrabutylammonium Perrhenate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, perrhenate (1:1); TBA Perrhenate; Perrhenic acid tetrabutylammonium salt; Tetrabutylazanium perrhenate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Perrhenate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each 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 Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Acetonitrile, DCM)

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