Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide is used as a catalyst for methylation and benzylation of alcohols with dimethyl sulfate and benzyl bromide respectively. It is a useful source of iodide anion and involved in the preparation of neopentyl iodides from the triflates. It is also used in the preparation of novel quaternary amines, which serve as an antibacterial agent in the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. It acts as a phosphonium reversible inhibitors of cholinesterases. It is associated with boron trifluoride diethyl¬ etherate and used in the cleavage of ethers.

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Applications
Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide is used as a catalyst for methylation and benzylation of alcohols with dimethyl sulfate and benzyl bromide respectively. It is a useful source of iodide anion and involved in the preparation of neopentyl iodides from the triflates. It is also used in the preparation of novel quaternary amines, which serve as an antibacterial agent in the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. It acts as a phosphonium reversible inhibitors of cholinesterases. It is associated with boron trifluoride diethyl¬ etherate and used in the cleavage of ethers.

Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in benzene.

Notes
Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 311-28-4
• Molecular Formula: C16H36IN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 369.38
• MDL Number: MFCD00011636
• InChI Key: DPKBAXPHAYBPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: tetrabutylammonium iodide, tetra-n-butylammonium iodide, tbai, tetrabutylazanium iodide, tetra-n-butylammoniumjodid, tetrabutyl ammonium iodide, 1-butanaminium, n,n,n-tributyl-, iodide, n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminium iodide, tetra-n-butylammoniumjodid czech, tetrabutylammonium ion iodide
• PubChem CID: 67553
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylazanium;iodide
• SMILES: [I-].CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

• Melting Point: 142°C to 148°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3916152
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 369.38
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetra-n-butylammonium iodide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	206-220-5
RTECSNumber	BS5450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only