Tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) is considered both an organic bromide salt and a tetrabutylammonium salt. This chemical compound comprises a tetrabutylammonium cation (C4H9) with four butyl groups surrounding a central nitrogen atom and a bromide anion (Br-) as the counterion. TBAB is typically found as a white or off-white crystalline powder and is highly soluble in an assortment of organic solvents such as water, acetone, and methanol. It is an essential quaternary ammonium salt with a bromide ion and a popular phase transfer catalyst. This chemical helps ions and compounds move from aqueous to organic environments, promoting reactions between phases.
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Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide Properties
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Hydroscopic powder |
| Identification | a. It gives characteristic test of Bromide b. It Gives positive test with Bromo Phenol blue solution |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water |
| Moisture Content | NMT 0.5 % |
| Melting Point | 100o C – 104o C |
| Free Amine Salt | NMT 0.5 % |
| Free Amine | NMT 0.5 % |
| Sulphated Ash | NMT 0.5 % |
| Assay (by Titrimetry) | NLT 98.0% |
Application Of Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide(TBAB)
- Phase Transfer Catalyst
- TBAB is widely utilized as a phase transition catalyst in chemical synthesis. It enables the movement of ions or compounds between immiscible phases, allowing for efficient reactions in both aqueous and organic settings.
- Salt Metathesis Reactions
- TBAB is used to produce a variety of tetrabutylammonium salts via salt metathesis processes. This technique entails exchanging anions, frequently using bromide as a common precursor, to produce a variety of tetrabutylammonium derivatives with unique characteristics.
- Ionic Liquids
- TBAB can be used to make ionic liquids, which are flexible solvents used in chemical processes and are friendly to the environment, particularly in the area of green chemistry.
- Molten-State Synthesis
- TBAB is used in molten-state procedures to synthesize complicated chemicals, including (2S)-5-(3-phenyl-2-phthalimidylpropanoylamino) isophthalic acid and alkyl-substituted pyrroles. Its molten state improves its efficacy in stimulating specific chemical processes.
- Polymerization of Polyamides (PAs)
- In polymer chemistry, TBAB is engaged in the manufacture of polyamides (PAs) by polymerizing terephthalic acid and diisocyanates. This application emphasizes its involvement in the manufacturing of polymeric materials.
- Catalysis of Thiol Addition to Alkenes
- TBAB serves as a catalyst for the addition of thiols to conjugated alkenes. This catalytic function is useful in organic synthesis because it allows the creation of certain chemical bonds.
- Solubility Enhancer
- TBAB is soluble in a variety of organic solvents, making it an effective addition for improving solubility in processes involving both aqueous and organic phases.
Packaging Options
Tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) is available in 50-kilogram packaging units.
Note: Samples are available upon request.
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