Description

Tetramethylammonium Borohydride is a versatile quaternary ammonium borohydride salt, valued for its role as a powerful and selective reducing agent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its solubility in polar organic solvents, offering advantages over alkali metal borohydrides in specific reaction systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the reduction of aldehydes, ketones, and acid chlorides under mild conditions.

Application

• Selective Reduction Agent: Used for the chemoselective reduction of carbonyl groups (aldehydes, ketones) in the presence of other sensitive functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification and cross-linking of polymers, and as a reducing agent in specialty material synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the production of fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Hydrogen Storage Research: Investigated as a potential solid-state hydrogen storage material or chemical hydrogen source due to its high hydrogen content.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used in the preparation and regeneration of metal catalysts and nanoparticles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylammonium Borohydride
CAS No.	16883-45-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₆BN
Molecular Weight	88.99 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium Borohydride; Tetramethylazanium Boranuide; TMAB; Tetramethylammonium Tetrahydroborate; Me₄NBH₄; Ammonium, tetramethyl-, borate(1-) (1:1); Tetramethylammonium Hydroborate
EINECS	240-907-6

Quality Control

Our Tetramethylammonium Borohydride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in water, methanol

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