Description

Tetrabutylammonium Hydrogen Carbonate is a quaternary ammonium salt that serves as a versatile and efficient phase-transfer catalyst and a mild, non-nucleophilic base. Its unique properties make it a valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring the transfer of anionic species between immiscible phases. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize reaction yields and selectivity under mild conditions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in aqueous and organic phases, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a mild base in decarboxylation reactions and for the generation of reactive intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the synthesis and modification of polymers, including as an initiator or catalyst in specific polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Electrochemical Applications: Utilized as a supporting electrolyte in electrochemical studies and syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
CAS No.	17351-62-1
Molecular Formula	C17H39NO3
Molecular Weight	305.50 g/mol
Synonyms	TBA Bicarbonate; Tetrabutylammonium Bicarbonate; TBAB; TBACO3H; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Hydrogen Carbonate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydrogen carbonate; Tetra-n-butylammonium Hydrogen Carbonate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Hydrogen Carbonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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