Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%

Name: Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000992

About Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%

Listed under CAS 87749-50-6, Tetrabutylammonium fluoride is a synthetic reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade, specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C16H42FNO3 and its molecular weight is 315.51 g/mol. The IUPAC name is tetrabutylazanium. Fluoride. Trihydrate. It is also known as TBAF or Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate.

It is supplied as a white to faint yellow powder to crystals or crystalline powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and solvent and extraction work. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 5 x 1 kg packs, Tetrabutylammonium fluoride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000992
CAS Number	87749-50-6
IUPAC name	tetrabutylazanium;fluoride;trihydrate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₄₂FNO₃
Molecular weight	315.51 g/mol
Exact mass	315.3149
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29239000
InChIKey	VEPTXBCIDSFGBF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.O.O.O.[F-]
PubChem CID	11726816

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to faint yellow powder to crystals or crystalline powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	3 Å²
UN number	UN 1759
Synonyms	TBAF, Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate, tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride trihydrate, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, fluoride, trihydrate, Tetra(but-1-yl)ammonium fluoride trihydrate, tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride hydrate, Tetrabutylazanium Fluoride Trihydrate, Tetrabutylammoniumfluoridetrihydrate, tetrabutylazanium trihydrate fluoride, nBu4NF.3H2O, n-Bu4NF.3H2O, Bu4NF.3H2O

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% is 87749-50-6. It is also known as TBAF, Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate, tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride trihydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%?

Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% has the molecular formula C16H42FNO3 and a molecular weight of 315.51 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% can I order?

We supply Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% 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 fluoride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tetrabutylammonium fluoride, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1759), 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.