Description

Tetrabutylammonium Benzoate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a benzoate counterion. This compound serves as a versatile and highly effective phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and ionic liquid precursor, enabling critical reactions in organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to improve reaction yields and selectivity in biphasic systems.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, such as alkylations, esterifications, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where mild and selective reaction conditions are required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for various organic transformations, including ester hydrolysis and cyanide displacement reactions.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research due to its ionic nature.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography to improve separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Benzoate
CAS No.	18819-89-1
Molecular Formula	C29H53NO2
Molecular Weight	447.74 g/mol
Synonyms	TBA Benzoate; Tetra-n-butylammonium Benzoate; Benzoic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Benzoate; TBABz; TBB; Tetrabutylazanium Benzoate
EINECS	242-598-7

Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a phase-transfer catalyst. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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