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Tetrabutylammonium chloride hydrate (CAS 37451-68-6)

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Alternate Names:
TBAC
CAS Number:
37451-68-6
Molecular Weight:
277.92
Molecular Formula:
C16H36ClN
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Tetrabutylammonium chloride hydrate is a quaternary ammonium salt that functions as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its mechanism of action involves facilitating the transfer of a reactant from one phase to another, typically from an aqueous phase to an organic phase, by forming an ion pair with the reactant. This allows for reactions between substances that are normally immiscible, enabling the synthesis of various organic compounds. Tetrabutylammonium chloride hydrate acts by increasing the solubility of the reactants in the organic phase, thereby accelerating the reaction rate and improving yield. Its ability to promote phase transfer reactions may be useful in the development of new chemical compounds and materials.


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Tetrabutylammonium chloride hydrate, 5 g

sc-237012
5 g
$42.00