Description

Tri-n-Butylsulfonium Iodide is a versatile organosulfur compound with a quaternary sulfonium cation. This specialty chemical serves as a crucial reagent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as phase-transfer catalysis and as a precursor for other functional materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex sulfonium-based compounds and other specialty chemicals.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-initiator: Used in the curing and cross-linking processes for certain epoxy resins and other polymeric systems.
• Photochemical Research: Employed in studies involving photoinitiators and photopolymerization due to its sulfonium cation properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for potential use in battery electrolytes and electrochemical applications.
• Ligand and Complex Formation: Used in coordination chemistry to form complexes with various metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri-n-Butylsulfonium Iodide
CAS No.	18146-62-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₇IS
Molecular Weight	330.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylsulfonium Iodide; Sulfonium, tributyl-, iodide; Tributylsulfanium Iodide; n-Tributylsulfonium Iodide; Iodotributylsulfonium; TBuSI; TBSI; Tributylsulfonium Iodide Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tri-n-Butylsulfonium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to support research and development as well as scale-up requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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