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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is also used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins.
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Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol is used as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis especially for alkylation and condensation reactions. It is also used as a curing accelerator for epoxy resins.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and corrodes metal.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.91 |
Flash Point | 18°C (64°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Refractive Index | 1.4 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN2924 |
Beilstein | 3571228 |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 259.48 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10250551 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A12626.AP,A12626.AE,A12626.0F |
10248211 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | A12626.AP,A12626.AE,A12626.0F |
10246417 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/05/2023 | A12626.AE |
10202011 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/01/2023 | A12626.AP,A12626.AE,A12626.0F |
10245353 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/01/2023 | A12626.AP,A12626.AE,A12626.0F |
Safety and Handling




- Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w in methanol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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