Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBAH), 250 ml

Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide (Tbah) is a chemically defined substance with a molecular formula of C16H37NO. Its molecular weight is 259.48 g/mol. This quaternary ammonium salt is a hydroxide, specifically a tertiary amine hydroxide. It is supplied in a 250 mL container, making it suitable for laboratory-scale applications. Tbah is a viscous liquid at room temperature and exhibits strong basicity due to the presence of the hydroxide ion. It finds use as a catalyst in various organic reactions, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Additionally, it serves as a phase transfer catalyst in certain reactions involving both aqueous and non-aqueous phases.

• CAS Number: 2052-49-5