Description

Tetrabutylammonium Methanesulfonate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely used as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and its stability in electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced battery industries seeking efficient synthesis and stable ionic conductivity.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables alkylation, esterification, and other organic synthesis reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a conductive salt or additive in electrochemical cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion battery research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where mild reaction conditions are required.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for separating ionic compounds.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic and electrochemistry research laboratories for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Methanesulfonate
CAS No.	65411-49-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₉NO₃S
Molecular Weight	337.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Methanesulfonate; TBAMS; Tetra-n-butylammonium Methanesulfonate; Butyltrimethylammonium Methanesulfonate (common misnomer); TBA Methanesulfonate; Methanesulfonic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; N,N,N-Tributylbutan-1-aminium Methanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Methanesulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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