Description

Tetrabutylammonium Formate is a quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 35733-58-5, widely utilized as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require efficient and selective synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or component in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a source of the formate anion or tetrabutylammonium cation in various nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where phase-transfer conditions are advantageous.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or additive in polymerization processes and polymer modification reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (e.g., HPLC) to improve the separation of ionic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Formate
CAS No.	35733-58-5
Molecular Formula	C17H37NO2
Molecular Weight	287.48 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium formate; Tetra-n-butylammonium formate; TBAF (Formate); TBAB Formate; Butylammonium, N,N,N-tributyl-, formate; Formic acid tetrabutylammonium salt; 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, formate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Formate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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