Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Hydroxide (45-50% in Water) (stabilized with MEHQ) (CAS 33667-48-0)

Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Hydroxide (45-50% in Water) (stabilized with MEHQ), also known as Choline hydroxide, is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt. Treatment with sodium hydroxide yields choline hydroxide. Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Hydroxide (45-50% in Water) (stabilized with MEHQ) finds application as a reagent in synthesizing various chemicals such as surfactants, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. It also acts as a solvent for dissolving cellulose and other biomaterials. Additionally, choline hydroxide exhibits catalyst properties in diverse chemical reactions. Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Hydroxide (45-50% in Water) (stabilized with MEHQ) acts as a robust base due to the presence of hydroxide ions. Moreover, its quaternary ammonium group facilitates nucleophilic behavior. These characteristics make choline hydroxide highly beneficial in numerous chemical reactions. Notably, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Hydroxide (45-50% in Water) (stabilized with MEHQ) demonstrates antimicrobial properties, which prove valuable in preserving food and other products. Its applications also extend to the extraction of DNA and RNA from biological samples Several avenues for future research could benefit from choline hydroxide. These include the development of new catalysts for chemical reactions, utilization in the production of innovative polymers and surfactants, and its potential role in creating novel antimicrobial agents.