Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium L-Lactate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt of L-lactic acid, serving as a versatile chiral ionic liquid and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound matters for its unique ability to facilitate reactions in biphasic systems and its role in enantioselective synthesis, offering enhanced reaction rates and selectivity. It is needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis, analytical chemistry, and as a key component in advanced material formulations.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible liquid phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a chiral catalyst or additive in enantioselective reactions for producing optically active pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Ionic Liquid Applications: Serves as a component in green solvent systems for extraction, separation, and electrochemical applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a chiral selector or mobile phase additive in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for enantiomer separation.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates the ring-opening polymerization of lactides and other cyclic esters for biodegradable polymer production.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including Michael additions and nucleophilic substitutions, where its bulky cation influences reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium L-Lactate
CAS No.	335097-03-5
Molecular Formula	C19H41NO3
Molecular Weight	331.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium L-lactate; TBAL; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate; Tetrabutylammonium (S)-lactate; L-(+)-Lactic acid tetrabutylammonium salt; TBA L-lactate; Tetra-n-butylammonium (S)-2-hydroxypropionate; Chiral ionic liquid TBAL
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium L-Lactate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and chiral purity, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (L-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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