CAS 14518-69-5

Tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide

Description:

Tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide is an organic compound characterized by its quaternary ammonium structure, where a tetrabutyl group is attached to a phosphonium ion. It is typically encountered as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is known for its high solubility in polar solvents, making it useful in various chemical applications. This compound acts as a strong base due to the presence of the hydroxide ion, which allows it to participate in deprotonation reactions and facilitate nucleophilic substitutions. Tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide is often utilized in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of phosphonium salts and as a phase transfer catalyst. Additionally, it exhibits properties that make it suitable for use in ionic liquids, contributing to its role in green chemistry by promoting reactions under milder conditions. However, it should be handled with care due to its potential toxicity and corrosive nature, necessitating appropriate safety measures during use and storage.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₆P·HO

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H36P.H2O/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H2/q+1;/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=DFQPZDGUFQJANM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES: [P+](CCCC)(CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[OH-]

Synonyms:

• Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide
• Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide (1:1)
• Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide
• Tetrabutylphonium hydroxide
• Tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide

Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide (40% in Water)

CAS: 14518-69-5

Formula: C₁₆H₃₇OP

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 276.44

Ref: 3B-T2571

Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln.

CAS: 14518-69-5

Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide is used for the extraction of wheat straw and dissolution of wood. It is also used to produce hydroxide ion or proton conductive ionic liquids by mixing it with benzimidazole. It can be used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. This Thermo Scientifi

Formula: C₁₆H₃₇OP

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow solution., Liquid, 40% w/w aq. Solution.

Molecular weight: 276.45

Ref: 02-041718

Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide (40% in Water)

Controlled Product

CAS: 14518-69-5

Applications Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide is a phase transfer catalyst for the etherification of thiosalicylic acid and analogs. Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide is a pretreatment for rice husks that enhances enzymic and acid hydrolysis yields. Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide is used in the synthesis of tetrabutylphosphonium carboxylate as a recyclable and highly selective catalysts for alcoholysis reaction of propylene oxide.
References Lau, B. B. Y., et al.: Bioresour.Technol., 197, 252 (2015); Lei, Y., et al.: Huaxue Shijie, 56, 748 (2015); Tao, D., et al.: Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 52, 17111 (2013)

Formula: C₁₆H₃₆P·HO

Color and Shape: Clear Colourless

Molecular weight: 276.438

Ref: TR-T282560

Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide Solution 40% Water

CAS: 14518-69-5

Formula: C₁₆H₃₇OP

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 276.445

Ref: 10-F053587