| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide
 |  | [CAS] 
 311-28-4
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 TBAI
 TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE
 TETRA-N-BUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE
 1-Butanaminium,N,N,N-tributyl-,iodide
 n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminiuiodide
 n,n,n-tributyl-1-butanaminiumiodide
 tetrabutyl-ammoniuiodide
 tetra-n-butylammoniumjodid
 Tetrabutylammonium Iodid
 TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE, FOR IPC
 TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE, ELECTRO-CHEMI CAL GRADE
 TetraN-ButylammoniumIodideA.R.
 TetrabutylAmmoniumIodideGr
 TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE REAGENT
 TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE  extrapure AR
 Tetrabutylazanium iodide
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide ,99%
 Tetrabutylaminium·iodide
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 206-220-5
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C16H36IN
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00011636
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 369.37
 |  | [MOL File] 
 311-28-4.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 white or tan powder
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 141-143 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 145.3℃[at 101 325 Pa]
 |  | [density ] 
 1.20
 |  | [vapor pressure ] 
 0Pa at 25℃
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Store below +30°C.
 |  | [solubility ] 
 acetonitrile: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
 
 |  | [form ] 
 Crystalline Powder
 |  | [color ] 
 White to cream
 |  | [Odor] 
 Amine like
 |  | [Stability:] 
 Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light-sensitive.
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in benzene.
 |  | [Sensitive ] 
 Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
 |  | [λmax] 
 λ: 290 nm Amax: 0.1
 λ: 300 nm Amax: 0.05
 λ: 320 nm Amax: 0.02
 λ: 500 nm Amax: 0.02
 |  | [Detection Methods] 
 T,NMR,TITR
 |  | [BRN ] 
 3916152
 |  | [Exposure limits] 
 ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 DPKBAXPHAYBPRL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
 |  | [LogP] 
 0.869 at 25℃
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 311-28-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [Storage Precautions] 
 Light sensitive
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 311-28-4(EPA Substance)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R22:Harmful if swallowed.
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 BS5450000
 
 |  | [F ] 
 8
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29239000
 |  | [Toxicity] 
 LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1990 mg/kg
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Description] 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide is a organic ammonium compound, for which all four valences of a nitrogen atom are bonded organically. It is often used as phase-transfer catalysts and ion pair reagents.
 |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 white or tan powder
 |  | [Uses] 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide is used in the preparation of novel quaternary amines to serve as antibacterial agents in the rise of drug-resistant bacteria,it is also used in phosphonium reversible inhibitors of cholinesterases.
 |  | [Application] 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide may be used as a mobile phase additive in ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography (IP-HPLC) assay of 4-aminopyridine in serum. It may also be used as a mobile phase additive in the analysis of tetracycline by reversed-phase IPC. The addition of tetrabutylammonium iodide regulates the retention of tetracyclines.
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide can be used:
 As an additive in the synthesis of fused triazole derivatives using palladium catalyst.
 To prepare allyl-PEG-allyl, which is a key intermediate polymer used to synthesize fluorinated amphiphilic copolymers.
 As a catalyst used in the synthesis of ethers.
 |  | [Reactions] 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) has been used as a catalyst in the following reactions:
 Synthesis of O-benzyl-N-Boc-L-tyrosine benzyl ester from N-Boc-L-tyrosine.
 Conversion of 8-fluoro-1-aminonaphthalene into 1-(8-fluoro-naphthalen-1-yl)piperazine hydrochloride.
 Synthesis of 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-(4-(4-iodobut-1-ynyl)phenyl)-4-methyl-N-(piperidin-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide from 4-(4-(1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methyl-3-(piperidin-1-ylcarbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)phenyl)but-3-yn-1-yl methanesulfonate.
 Other reactions where TBAI can be used as a catalyst:
 TBAI-tert-butyl hydroperoxide system can catalyze the conversion of α-methyl styrene derivatives into allylic sulfones by reacting with sulfonylhydrazides under metal-free conditions.
 Palladium(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling between benzylic zinc bromides and aryl or alkenyl triflates.
 Three-component coupling of amines, carbon dioxide, and halides to form carbamates in the presence of cesium carbonate.
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 Tetrabutylammonium iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt used in phase-transfer reactions. It is also used in regioselective ether cleavage reactions and as a source of iodide for nucleophilic displacement reactions. |  | [Flammability and Explosibility] 
 Notclassified
 |  | [Purification Methods] 
 Crystallise the iodide from toluene/pet ether (see entry for the corresponding bromide), acetone, ethyl acetate, EtOH/diethyl ether, nitromethane, aqueous EtOH or water. Dry it at room temperature under a vacuum. It has also been dissolved in MeOH/acetone (1:3, 10mL/g), filtered and allowed to stand at room temperature to evaporate to ca half its original volume.  Distilled water (1mL/g) is then added,  and the precipitate is filtered off and dried. It can also be dissolved in acetone, precipitated by adding ether and dried in a vacuum at 90o for 2 days. It has also been recrystallised from CH2Cl2/pet ether or hexane, or anhydrous methanol and stored in a vacuum desiccator over H2SO4. [Chau & Espenson J Am Chem Soc 108 1962 1986, Beilstein 4 IV 558.]
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