Products Description of Tetrabutylammonium Iodide CAS#311-28-4
Tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) is a widely used phase transfer catalyst that can enhance reaction rates and effectively facilitate various chemical transformations. As a convenient iodine source, this reagent can generate the required iodide species in situ during reactions, eliminating the need for certain unstable and costly iodide compounds. In addition, TBAI is extensively applied in the dealkylation of esters and ethers.
Tetrabutylammonium iodide Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 141-143 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 145.3℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| density | 1.2 |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | acetonitrile: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | White to cream |
| Odor | Amine like |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in benzene. |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
| λmax | λ: 290 nm Amax: 0.1 |
| λ: 300 nm Amax: 0.05 | |
| λ: 320 nm Amax: 0.02 | |
| λ: 500 nm Amax: 0.02 | |
| BRN | 3916152 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light-sensitive. |
| InChIKey | DPKBAXPHAYBPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| LogP | 0.869 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 311-28-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Tetrabutylammonium iodide (311-28-4) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-37/39 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BS5450000 |
| F | 8 |
| TSCA | Yes |
Product Application of Tetrabutylammonium Iodide CAS#311-28-4
TBAI, as an efficient phase transfer catalyst, can effectively facilitate the alkylation reactions of nucleophilic substrates, including alcohols, amines, and phospholipids. In biphasic reaction systems, TBAI plays a particularly important role in enhancing reaction efficiency and promoting the progress of chemical transformations.
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