Description

Tetrabutylammonium Thiophenolate is a quaternary ammonium salt featuring a thiophenolate anion, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and a potent nucleophile. This compound is particularly valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise and efficient synthesis is paramount.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: Serves as a powerful sulfur-based nucleophile for the synthesis of thioethers, sulfides, and other organosulfur compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of certain monomers and in the modification of polymer chains.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring sulfur incorporation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that contain sulfur moieties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the development of novel conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Thiophenolate
CAS No.	4670-62-6
Molecular Formula	C22H41NS
Molecular Weight	351.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Phenol Sulfide; Tetra-N-butylammonium Thiophenoxide; Thiophenol, Tetrabutylammonium Salt; TBAT; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Benzenethiolate; Tetrabutylammonium Benzenethiolate; TBA Thiophenolate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Thiophenolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.