Description

Tetrabutylammonium borohydride is a versatile quaternary ammonium borohydride salt, valued for its solubility in organic solvents and utility as a powerful, selective reducing agent. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to facilitate hydrogenation and reduction reactions under mild conditions in non-aqueous media. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient reduction chemistry.

Application

• Selective Reduction in Organic Synthesis: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes, ketones, acid chlorides, and other functional groups in complex molecule construction.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for stereoselective reductions.
• Polymer and Materials Science: Employed in the modification of polymer surfaces and the synthesis of specialized materials requiring controlled reduction steps.
• Catalyst and Reagent Preparation: Serves as a hydride source in the preparation of catalysts and other specialty reagents for organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used in derivatization and sample preparation techniques within analytical laboratories.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for use in battery technology and electrochemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Borohydride
CAS No.	33725-74-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆BN
Molecular Weight	257.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Tetrahydroborate; TBAB; TBABH; n-Tetrabutylammonium Borohydride; Tetra-n-butylammonium Borohydride; Borate(1-), Tetrahydro-, Tetrabutylammonium; Tetrabutylammonium Hydroborate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, tetrahydroborate(1-)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium borohydride is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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