Description

Tetrabutylurea is a high-purity, symmetrical urea derivative characterized by its four butyl substituents. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering unique solvation properties and acting as a precursor for complex organic frameworks. It is particularly valuable for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty polymer production where controlled reactivity and high purity are essential.

Application

• As a specialty solvent and reaction medium for organometallic chemistry and high-temperature organic synthesis.
• An important chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex urea-based compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Used in polymer research as a monomer or additive to modify polymer properties and cross-linking density.
• Employed as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) or co-catalyst in specific two-phase reaction systems.
• As a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and chromatographic method development.
• Potential use in the formulation of specialty lubricants and functional fluids due to its structural stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylurea
CAS No.	4559-86-8
Molecular Formula	C17H36N2O
Molecular Weight	284.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,3-Tetrabutylurea; N,N,N',N'-Tetrabutylurea; TBU; Tetrabutyl Urea; Urea, tetrabutyl-; Urea, 1,1,3,3-tetrabutyl-; NSC 66487
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylurea is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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