Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+

Name: Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001365

About Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+

Listed under CAS 1643-19-2, Tetrabutylammonium bromide is a phase transfer catalyst available from Vaqora Chemicals in AR grade, specified at ≥99% purity. Its molecular formula is C16H36BrN and its molecular weight is 322.37 g/mol. The IUPAC name is tetrabutylazanium bromide. It is also known as N,N,N-tributylbutan-1-aminium bromide or 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, bromide.

In its supplied form it is a white crystalline powder. Literature values give a melting point of 102 - 104 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for phase-transfer catalysis, biphasic reactions and ion-pair extraction. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Tetrabutylammonium bromide in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Phase-transfer catalysis
Biphasic reactions
Ion-pair extraction

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-001365
CAS Number	1643-19-2
IUPAC name	tetrabutylazanium bromide
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₆BrN
Molecular weight	322.37 g/mol
Exact mass	321.2031
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29239000
InChIKey	JRMUNVKIHCOMHV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[Br-]
PubChem CID	74236

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Melting point	102 - 104 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, bromide (1:1), N,N,N-tributylbutan-1-aminium bromide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, bromide, Bu(4)NBr, Tetra-N-butylammonium bromide, Tetrabutyl ammonium bromide, Tetrabutyl-ammonium bromide, Tetrabutylammoniumbromide, N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium bromide, tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide, tetrabutylamine, bromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1643-19-2

Synthesis

Tetrabutylammonium bromide, 98%

CAS: 1643-19-2
Formula: C₁₆H₃₆BrN
MW: 322.37 g/mol

VQ-001364

HPLC

Tetrabutylammonium bromide, for HPLC 99%

CAS: 1643-19-2
Formula: C₁₆H₃₆BrN
MW: 322.37 g/mol

VQ-045620

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ is 1643-19-2. It is also known as 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, bromide (1:1), N,N,N-tributylbutan-1-aminium bromide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, bromide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+?

Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ has the molecular formula C16H36BrN and a molecular weight of 322.37 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tetrabutylazanium bromide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tetrabutylammonium bromide, GR 99%+ is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.