Description

Tetraoctylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound that functions as a potent phase-transfer catalyst and strong organic base. Its unique structure, featuring long hydrophobic alkyl chains, makes it highly soluble in organic media, enabling critical reactions in non-aqueous environments. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require efficient catalysis for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes. Its utility as a versatile reagent drives innovation in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in alkylation and displacement reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in sensitive synthesis pathways, including the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers and in the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials.
• Electrolyte Additive: Finds application in electrochemical systems and battery research due to its ionic properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex mixtures.
• Surface Modification: Utilized in the treatment of surfaces to alter charge characteristics or to act as a templating agent in nanomaterial synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraoctylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	17756-58-0
Molecular Formula	C32H69NO
Molecular Weight	483.90 g/mol
Synonyms	TOA-OH; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium hydroxide; Tetra-n-octylammonium hydroxide; Octylamine, N,N,N-trioctyl-, hydroxide (1:1); Ammonium, trioctyloctyl-, hydroxide; Trioctyloctylammonium hydroxide
EINECS	241-736-7

Quality Control

Our Tetraoctylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results for assay, water content, and relevant impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere or in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 20% in methanol or as specified
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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