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Tetrabutylammonium benzoate (CAS 18819-89-1)

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Alternate Names:
TBAB
CAS Number:
18819-89-1
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
363.58
Molecular Formula:
C23H41NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Its primary application is as a phase transfer catalyst. Employed in the fabrication of various polymers, surfactants, and liquid crystals. The compound is also noted for its use as a reagent in the analysis of diverse compounds, such as amino acids and peptides.


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Tetrabutylammonium benzoate, 5 g

sc-237011
5 g
$177.00