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Tetrabutylammonium bromide

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ACS reagent, ≥98.0%

Synonym(s):

N,N,N-tributyl-1-butanaminium bromide, TBAB, TBABr, tetra-n-butylammonium bromide

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N(Br)
CAS Number:
1643-19-2
Molecular Weight:
322.37
Beilstein:
3570983
EC Number:
216-699-2
MDL number:
MFCD00011633
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24866693
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0%

form

solid

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impurities

≤0.5% tributylamine hydrobromide
≤0.5% tributylamine

mp

102-106 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

[Br-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

InChI

1S/C16H36N.BrH/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

JRMUNVKIHCOMHV-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) is a quaternary ammonium compound. It is the most widely used phase transfer catalyst. Its interfacial properties have been studied in case of hydroxide initiated reactions. This may be applied in understanding the mechanism of phase transfer reactions. TBAB is reported to decrease retention time and remove peak tailing by acting as an ion pair reagent during the chromatographic analysis of quaternary ammonium compounds. In the molten state TBAB behaves like an ionic liquid which is a promising green alternative to organic solvents in organic synthesis. Its molar heat capacity, entropy and free energy function have been determined.
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Application

Tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) may be used in the molten state in the following processes:
  • Synthesis of (2S)-5-(3-phenyl-2-phthalimidylpropanoylamino)isophthalic acid.
  • Synthesis of alkyl-substituted pyrroles in the absence of catalyst and organic solvent.
  • Synthesis of dithioacetals from acetals by transthioacetalisation in a solvent free environment.
  • Synthesis of polyamides (PAs) by the polymerization of terephthalic acid and diisocyanates.
  • Catalyze the addition of thiols to conjugated alkenes.
  • Dehydrochlorination of poly(vinyl chloride).
Used with phosphorus pentoxide for greener deoxybromination.
Used with phosphorus pentoxide for greener deoxybromination.
Process for Producing Halogenated Heteroaryl Compounds

Pictograms

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GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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