Description

Tributylethylammonium Hydrogen Sulphate is a quaternary ammonium salt with anionic sulfate pairing, functioning as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic systems and tailored ionic media.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used in alkylation, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions to enhance the reactivity of anions in organic media.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or component in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules by enabling efficient bi-phasic reaction conditions.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as a catalyst or stabilizer in certain polymerization processes, including the production of specialty polymers.
• Extraction & Separation Processes: Employed in liquid-liquid extraction systems for the separation of metals or organic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of pesticides and herbicides where phase-transfer catalysis is required.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Catalyzes reactions in the production of colorants and other fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylethylammonium Hydrogen Sulphate
CAS No.	68052-50-6
Molecular Formula	C14H33NO4S
Molecular Weight	311.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylethylammonium bisulfate; Ethyltributylammonium hydrogen sulfate; N-Ethyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium hydrogen sulfate; Tributylethylazanium hydrogen sulfate; TBEAHS; Phase-transfer catalyst TBEA-HSO4; Ethyltributylammonium hydrogensulfate
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Quality Control

Our Tributylethylammonium Hydrogen Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the demands of critical applications like catalysis and ionic liquid synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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