Lab Chemical
TETRA BUTYL AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE 10% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-666
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide is the chemical compound with the formula (C4H9)4NOH, abbreviated Bu4NOH with the acronym TBAOH or TBAH. This species is employed as a solution in water or alcohols.
Application
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide solution (TBAOH) may be used in the following studies:
- For the dissolution of 10wt% cellulose under room temperature conditions.
- As a catalyst during the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazoles.
- Preparation of TBAOH salts of fatty acids.
Dosage
Solutions of Bu4NOH are usually prepared in situ from butylammonium halides, Bu4NX, for example by reacting them with silver oxide or using an ion exchange resin. Attempts to isolate Bu4NOH induces Hofmann elimination, leading to Bu3N and 1-butene. Solutions of Bu4NOH are typically contaminated with Bu3N for this reason
