Description

Tributylethylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound that functions as a strong organic base. This versatile chemical is primarily valued as a highly effective phase-transfer catalyst and a powerful, non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise control over reactions in biphasic systems or need to deprotonate acidic substrates under mild conditions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation and elimination reactions in sensitive synthetic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled basicity is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst or initiator in the production of specific polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacturing of pesticides and herbicides that require quaternary ammonium intermediates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of acidic compounds.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and advanced battery systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tributylethylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	63449-87-6
Molecular Formula	C14H33NO
Molecular Weight	231.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyltributylammonium Hydroxide; N-Ethyl-N,N-dibutylbutan-1-aminium Hydroxide; TBAE Hydroxide; Tributylethylammonium Hydroxide Solution; Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide related compound; Quaternary Ammonium Hydroxide; PTC Catalyst TBAE; ETBAH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Tributylethylammonium Hydroxide is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its strong alkaline nature and sensitivity to atmospheric carbon dioxide, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, especially for solutions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 40.0% in water or methanol (or as specified)
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Impurities (HPLC)	Contact for details
pH	> 13 (for aqueous solutions)

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