Tetra butyl ammonium iodide

Tetra butyl ammonium iodide

TBAI; Tetrabutylammonium Iodide; Quaternary Ammonium Iodide Salt

CAS 311-28-4

Chemical Formula C16H36IN

Molecular Weight 369.37 g/mol

Tetra butyl ammonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt with a bulky tetrabutyl cation and iodide anion. It is widely used as a phase-transfer catalyst, source of iodide ions, and reagent in organic synthesis. Its high solubility in organic solvents makes it a versatile additive in both laboratory and industrial processes, enabling efficient halide exchange, alkylation, and other iodination reactions.
 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • API Intermediates: Plays a role in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients by enabling difficult organic transformations.
  • Chiral Synthesis: Used in stereoselective reactions in drug development processes.

2. Polymer & Resins

  • Conductive Polymers: Used in doping processes for polymers like polypyrrole or polythiophene.
  • Electrolytes in Batteries: Functions as an iodide source for certain electrochemical cells and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
     

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 98.0%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes)
Melting Point 140–145 °C
Density ~1.2 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, acetonitrile, acetone, dichloromethane
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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