Description

Tetrabutyl Ammonium Chloride Hydrate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely used as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) and electrolyte component. Its primary value lies in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it enables efficient production processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in organic synthesis, enhancing reaction efficiency between aqueous and organic phases.
• Electrochemical Applications: Serves as a supporting electrolyte or conductivity enhancer in electrochemical studies, capacitors, and battery research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where phase-transfer catalysis is required.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in certain polymerization reactions to control molecular weight and structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic compounds.
• Surface Modification: Used to modify surface properties of materials and in the preparation of ionic liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutyl Ammonium Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	37451-68-6
Molecular Formula	C16H36ClN • xH2O
Molecular Weight	277.92 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Tetra-n-butylammonium Chloride Hydrate; TBAC Hydrate; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Chloride Hydrate; Butylamine, N,N,N-tributyl-, chloride, hydrate; TBA Chloride Hydrate; Tetrabutylazanium Chloride Hydrate; Aliquat® 221 (related trade name for chloride salts)
EINECS	253-519-8 (for the anhydrous form)

Quality Control

Our Tetrabutyl Ammonium Chloride Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and moisture content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent absorption of water, which can affect performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	As per COA (Hydrate form)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol, chloroform

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