Description

Di-tert-Butylphosphate, Tetrabutylammonium Salt is a high-purity, organically soluble salt of di-tert-butylphosphoric acid. This compound is valued as a versatile and effective phase-transfer catalyst and anionic surfactant in specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic reagents in aqueous phases and organic substrates in non-polar solvents.
• Specialty Organic Synthesis: Used in alkylation, esterification, and polymerization reactions where high selectivity and yield are critical.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in steps requiring anion activation.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides that require precise phosphorous-containing intermediates.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a catalyst or additive in the production of specialized polymers and epoxy resins.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic separations and extraction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butylphosphate, Tetrabutylammonium Salt
CAS No.	68695-48-7
Molecular Formula	C20H46NO4P
Molecular Weight	395.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Di-tert-butylphosphate; Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) Phosphoric Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Di-tert-butyl Phosphoric Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; TBA Di-tert-butylphosphate; Tetra-n-butylammonium Di-tert-butyl Phosphate; P,P-Bis(tert-butyl) Phosphoric Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Catalyst 68695-48-7; Phase Transfer Catalyst 68695-48-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of Di-tert-Butylphosphate, Tetrabutylammonium Salt is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and provide comprehensive batch documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and performance consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.