Tetrabutylammonium chloride

Tetrabutylammonium chloride

TBAC; Tetra-N-butylammonium chloride

CAS 1112-67-0

Chemical Formula C₁₆H₃₆ClN

Molecular Weight 277.92 g/mol

Tetrabutylammonium chloride (TBAC) is a quaternary ammonium salt, specifically a chloride salt of tetrabutylammonium. It's a white, water-soluble solid often used as a phase transfer catalyst and a source of chloride ions in organic synthesis. TBAC also plays a role in facilitating the co-intercalation of other substances into materials like TaS2 crystals.
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals 

  • Phase Transfer Catalysis: TBAC is a widely used phase transfer catalyst, which means it helps speed up reactions between substances that don't easily mix, like those in water and oil. This is crucial in the synthesis of many chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
  • Ion-Pair Chromatography: TBAC acts as an ion-pairing reagent in ion-pair chromatography, a technique used to separate and analyze ionic compounds. This is important in analytical chemistry for quality control in various industries.
  • Synthesis and Materials Science: TBAC is used in the preparation of polypyrrole coatings with self-healing properties for corrosion protection. It also plays a role in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium salts, which are used in surfactants and emulsifiers.

2. Energy

  • Electrochemical Applications: TBAC enhances the conductivity of electrolytes in batteries and fuel cells, improving their performance. It also influences the electrodeposition of metals, affecting the crystallization process and the properties of the resulting coatings.

3. Pharmaceuticals

  • Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium Salts: TBAC is a starting material for synthesizing quaternary ammonium salts, which are used as surfactants and emulsifiers in drug formulations. These additives help improve the solubility and stability of drugs. 
  • Organic Synthesis: TBAC is employed in various organic synthesis reactions relevant to pharmaceuticals, including the synthesis of chloroketones, indolines, oxindoles, and other heterocyclic compounds. 


 

Specifications

ASSAY 98%
Appearance White to colorless crystalline solid or a liquid.
Odor Odorless or very faint amine-like odor
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 242°C
Density 0.95 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water, alcohols, acetone; slightly soluble in non-polar solvents
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Tetrabutylammonium chloride? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Tetrabutylammonium chloride supplied by Multichem?
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