Description

Tetrabutylammonium Succinimide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt derivative of succinimide, valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yields and selectivity in critical synthetic steps. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and scalable synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables nucleophilic substitution, alkylation, and oxidation reactions in biphasic systems, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in steps requiring anion activation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates the synthesis of specialized polymers and resins through interfacial polymerization techniques.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules.
• Organic Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and battery research due to its ionic nature.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Succinimide
CAS No.	74830-30-1
Molecular Formula	C20H40N2O2
Molecular Weight	340.55 g/mol
Synonyms	TBAS; Tetra-N-butylammonium Succinimide; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Succinimide; Succinimide Tetrabutylammonium Salt; TBA Succinimide; 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, (2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)hydroxide; Tetrabutylammonium Succinimidate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Succinimide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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