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Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate
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Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate is a water-soluble fluorinating agent used in organic synthesis, particularly for desilylation and other fluoride-mediated reactions. It is available in powder form with a molecular weight of 315.51 g/mol, CAS number 87749-50-6, and is stable at ambient storage conditions. Hazard classification includes the signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £29.50 per pack ex VAT · £35.40 inc. VAT
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100 g — £65.30 per pack ex VAT · £78.36 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤ 21.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 3.0% |
| Assay | ≥ 97.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 26809718 |
| CAS Number | 87749-50-6 |
| IUPAC Name | tetrabutylazanium;fluoride;trihydrate |
| Molecular Formula | [CH3(CH2)3]4NF · 3H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 315.51 |
| Exact Mass | 315.3149 |
| SMILES | CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.O.O.O.[F-] |
| InChIKey | VEPTXBCIDSFGBF-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H36N.FH.3H2O/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;;;;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H;3*1H2/q+1;;;;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 11726816 |
| UN Number | UN1759 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29239000 |
| Tariff Code | 2923900090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1C) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, fluoride, trihydrate
- Bu4NF.3H2O
- nBu4NF.3H2O
- tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride hydrate
- tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride trihydrate
- Tetra(but-1-yl)ammonium fluoride trihydrate
- tetrabutyl ammonium fluride trihydrate
- tetrabutylammoniumfluorid trihydrate
- tetrabutylazanium trihydrate fluoride
- tetrabutylazanium;fluoride;trihydrate
Frequently asked questions
What is tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate used for?
It is primarily used as a fluoride source in organic synthesis, particularly for desilylation reactions and as a phase-transfer catalyst.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is [CH3(CH2)3]4NF · 3H2O with a molecular weight of 315.51 g/mol.
How should tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and air.
What grade is available?
Available in reagent grade; specific purity details are provided upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply tetrabutylammonium fluoride trihydrate in bulk quantities—please contact sales for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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