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Tetraoctylammonium bromide
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Tetraoctylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis and as a surfactant in industrial applications. It is a white to off-white solid with a molecular weight of 546.79 g/mol, a CAS number of 14866-33-2, and a molecular formula of [CH3(CH2)7]4N(Br). Store at ambient temperature. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Tetraoctylammonium bromide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — $56.10 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 101 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 45634299 |
| CAS Number | 14866-33-2 |
| IUPAC Name | tetraoctylazanium bromide |
| EC Number | 238-936-9 |
| Molecular Formula | [CH3(CH2)7]4N(Br) |
| Molecular Weight | 546.79 |
| Exact Mass | 545.4535 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCC[N+](CCCCCCCC)(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC.[Br-] |
| InChIKey | QBVXKDJEZKEASM-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C32H68N.BrH/c1-5-9-13-17-21-25-29-33(30-26-22-18-14-10-6-2,31-27-23-19-15-11-7-3)32-28-24-20-16-12-8-4;/h5-32H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 2734117 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2923900100 |
| Tariff Code | 2923900090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1-OCTANAMINIUM, N,N,N-TRIOCTYL-, BROMIDE
- 1-OCTANAMINIUM, N,N,N-TRIOCTYL-, BROMIDE (1:1)
- AMMONIUM, TETRAOCTYL-, BROMIDE
- C32H68BrN
- N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium bromide
- N,N,N-trioctyloctan-1-aminium bromide
- tetra(n-octyl)ammonium bromide
- tetraoctylazanium;bromide
- TOAB
Frequently asked questions
What is tetraoctylammonium bromide used for?
It is commonly used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis and as a surfactant in various chemical processes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tetraoctylammonium bromide?
The formula is [CH3(CH2)7]4N(Br) and the molecular weight is 546.79 g/mol.
How should tetraoctylammonium bromide be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade is available for tetraoctylammonium bromide?
It is available in technical grade; specific higher grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply tetraoctylammonium bromide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply tetraoctylammonium bromide in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with an order of tetraoctylammonium bromide?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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