Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water

Name: Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000781

About Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water

Listed under CAS 2052-49-5, Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water is an ion-pairing reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 38–42%. Formula C16H37NO, molecular weight 259.47 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is tetrabutylazanium hydroxide. Common synonyms include Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide and 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to light yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a density of ~0.98 g/ml. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for ion-pair HPLC, chromatographic method development, analytical separations and polymer and resin production. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and polymers and plastics.

Available in 100 mL, 250 mL and 500 mL packs, Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Ion-pair HPLC
Chromatographic method development
Analytical separations
Polymer & resin production

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water
Catalogue No.	VQ-000781
CAS Number	2052-49-5
IUPAC name	tetrabutylazanium hydroxide
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₃₇NO
Molecular weight	259.47 g/mol
Exact mass	259.2875
Purity / assay	38–42%
HSN code	29239000
InChIKey	VDZOOKBUILJEDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[OH-]
PubChem CID	2723671

Physical properties
Physical form	Solution
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Density	~0.98 g/ml
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	1 Å²
UN number	UN 3267
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide (1:1), Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, tetrabutyl ammonium hydroxide, tetrabutyl-ammonium hydroxide, tetra-n-butyl ammonium hydroxide, Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide (~50% in water), Tetrabutylammoniumhydroxide, Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide, Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide (1.0M in Methanol)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P370 + P378, P403 + P235

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water?

The CAS Registry Number of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water is 2052-49-5. It is also known as Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water?

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water has the molecular formula C16H37NO and a molecular weight of 259.47 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tetrabutylazanium hydroxide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water can I order?

We supply Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water in (38–42%) grade, in 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water?

Yes. Every lot of Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water 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 hydroxide 40% in water be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 40% in water is classified as hazardous (UN 3267), 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.