Description

Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide Hydrate is a quaternary ammonium salt widely utilized as a powerful, non-nucleophilic base and phase-transfer catalyst. Its significance lies in its solubility in both organic and aqueous media, enabling critical reactions in non-polar solvents where traditional inorganic bases are ineffective. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, particularly for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for nucleophilic substitutions and alkylations.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a strong base in the synthesis of fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a catalyst in the production of polycarbonates, epoxies, and other specialty polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of acidic compounds.
• Electrochemical Applications: Employed in electrolytes for sensors, batteries, and electroplating baths.
• Surfactant & Material Science: Used in the preparation of ionic liquids and as a templating agent for zeolite synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide Hydrate
CAS No.	74296-38-1
Molecular Formula	C16H37NO • xH2O
Molecular Weight	259.48 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	TBAH; Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide hydrate; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide hydrate; TBAOH; Tetrabutylazanium hydroxide hydrate; Butylamine, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide, hydrate; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide, hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters, 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution / solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TBAOH)	≥ 40% in water (or as specified)
Water Content	Specified on COA
Halides (as Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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