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Tributylmethylammonium chloride

SKU: T0607

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Synonyms: Methyltributylammonium chloride, TBMAC; 56375-79-2
CAS-Number: C₁₃H₃₀ClN
Molecular Formula: 235.84
Molecular Weight

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Specifications

Purity: ≥98% (T)
Appearance: White to faint beige powder or crystals
Identity: 1H-NMR

Properties

Solvents: Soluble in water.
Melting Point: 105-108° C
Refractive Index: n20D 1.47

Shipping: AMBIENT
Short Term Storage: RT
Long Term Storage: +4°C
Handling Advice: Very hygroscopic. Store under inert gas.
Use / Stability: Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.

Hazard statements: H315 - H319 - H335
Precautionary statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Symbol: GHS07
Signal word: Warning
Transportation: Not dangerous goods

Description: Tributylmethylammonium chloride (TBMAC) is a quaternary ammonium salt used in various chemical and biochemical applications. It consists of a tetrabutylammonium cation (Bu3N+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), with a methyl group (CH3) attached to the nitrogen atom of the ammonium cation. TBMAC is commonly used as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis. Phase-transfer catalysis involves the transfer of reactants from one phase (usually an aqueous phase) to another phase (usually an organic phase) to facilitate a chemical reaction. TBMAC helps in the transfer of ions or molecules between these phases, allowing reactions that might not occur under standard conditions. Some common applications of TBMAC include, nucleophilic substitution reactions, halogenation reactions or alkylation and acylation reactions.
Smiles: CCCC[N+](C)(CCCC)CCCC.[Cl-]
References: (1) S.M. Kumar, Synth. Commun. 21, 2121 (1991) , (2) S. Baj, et al., Appl. Catal. A: General 309, 85 (2006) , (3) M.R. Kalaee, et al., Macromol. Symp. 277, 81 (2009) , (4) S. Baj, et al., Appl. Catal. A: General 395, 49 (2011) , (5) M. Sheydaei, et al., J. Sulf. Chem. 33, 303 (2012) , (6) K. Nagaraju, et al., Heterocyc. Comm. 23, 365 (2017)

Tributylmethylammonium chloride (TBMAC) is a quaternary ammonium salt used in various chemical and biochemical applications. It consists of a tetrabutylammonium cation (Bu3N+) and a chloride anion (Cl-), with a methyl group (CH3) attached to the nitrogen atom of the ammonium cation. TBMAC is commonly used as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis. Phase-transfer catalysis involves the transfer of reactants from one phase (usually an aqueous phase) to another phase (usually an organic phase) to facilitate a chemical reaction. TBMAC helps in the transfer of ions or molecules between these phases, allowing reactions that might not occur under standard conditions. Some common applications of TBMAC include, nucleophilic substitution reactions, halogenation reactions or alkylation and acylation reactions.

SKU: T0607 Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents

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Additional information

Synonyms	Methyltributylammonium chloride, TBMAC
Purity	≥98% (T)
Appearance	White to faint beige powder or crystals
CAS-Number	56375-79-2
Molecular Formula	C13H30ClN
Molecular Weight	235.84
Identity	1H-NMR
Solvents	Soluble in water.
Melting Point	105-108° C
Refractive Index	n20D 1.47
Smiles	CCCC[N+](C)(CCCC)CCCC.[Cl-]
Shipping	AMBIENT
Short Term Storage	RT
Long Term Storage	+4°C
Handling Advice	Very hygroscopic. Store under inert gas.
Use / Stability	Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Hazard statements	H315 – H319 – H335
Precautionary statements	P261 – P264 – P271 – P280 – P302 + P352 – P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Symbol	GHS07
Signal word	Warning
Transportation	Not dangerous goods
References	(1) S.M. Kumar, Synth. Commun. 21, 2121 (1991), (2) S. Baj, et al., Appl. Catal. A: General 309, 85 (2006), (3) M.R. Kalaee, et al., Macromol. Symp. 277, 81 (2009), (4) S. Baj, et al., Appl. Catal. A: General 395, 49 (2011), (5) M. Sheydaei, et al., J. Sulf. Chem. 33, 303 (2012), (6) K. Nagaraju, et al., Heterocyc. Comm. 23, 365 (2017)
Quantity	100 g, Bulk