CAS Number: 2052-49-5
Formula: C16H37NO
Formula Weight: 259.47
Linear Formula: (CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N(OH)
MDL No.: MFCD00009425
Density: 0.99 g/mL at 25 C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.405
Beilstein Registry Number: 3571228
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
General description: Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium salt mainly used as a strong base and phase-transfer catalyst. It can be synthesized from tetrabutylammonium iodide.
Application: Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution (TBAOH) may be used in the following studies:. For the dissolution of 10wt% cellulose under room temperature conditions. . As a catalyst during the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.. Preparation of TBAOH salts of fatty acids.
RIDADR: UN 3267 8 / PGII
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 35
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: C
Symbol: GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H314
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310