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Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide Solution

CAS No.: 2052-49-5 for C16H37NO
Molecular Weight: 259.48 g/mol
Chemical Formula C16H37NO (and C16H37NO-30H2O --- 800)

Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide is the chemical compound with the formula (C4H9)4NOH, with the acronym TBAOH or TBAH. This species is employed as a solution in water or alcohol. Bu4NOH is a strong base that is used often under phase-transfer conditions to effect alkylations and deprotonations.

General Properties and Specifications of Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide Solution:
Appearance: Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid.
Assay: 54-56% solution in water. (30H2O Crystals and other percentages of solution also available).
Relative Density: 0.968-0.969 @ 20C.
Halides (Br): 0.1% maximum.
Sulfate (SO4): 0.2% maximum.
Storage: Room temperature for the solution and Refrigeration for the crystals C16H37NO-30H2O.