Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Salicylate is an organic ammonium salt combining a quaternary ammonium cation with a salicylate anion. This compound is valued as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and an effective ionic liquid precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic reagents in aqueous phases and organic substrates in non-polar solvents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where anion activation is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation, esterification, and etherification reactions under mild conditions.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of acidic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Salicylate
CAS No.	22307-72-8
Molecular Formula	C23H41NO3
Molecular Weight	379.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Salicylate; TBAS; n-Tetrabutylammonium Salicylate; TBA Salicylate; Salicylic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Butylammonium, N,N,N-tributyl-, salt with salicylic acid (1:1); Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, salicylate
EINECS	244-902-5

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Salicylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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