Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide

Catalog Number

ACM3115682

CAS

3115-68-2

IUPAC Name

tetrabutylphosphanium;bromide;

Synonyms

Tetra-n-butylphosphonium bromide;Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, bromide;Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, bromide (1:1)

Application

Metal Plating, Electropolishing, Metal Reprocessing, Phase transfer media, Batteries Fuel Cells, Nanomaterials, Industrial Solvents, Nuclear Fuel Red Waste, Enzymatic Catalysis, Lubricants Heat Transfer and Solar Energy Conversion.

Molecular Weight

339.34

Molecular Formula

C16H36BrP

Product Information

Description

Tetrabutylphosphonium bromide (TBPB) is a quaternary salt which can be used:
• As a medium to disperse ruthenium catalyst for the synthesis of ethylene glycol from synthesis gas via ruthenium melt catalysis.
• As a catalyst supported on silica or alumina for the halogen exchange reaction to synthesize alkyl bromide from alkyl chloride.
• To synthesize various ionic liquids on mixing with different proportions of 1,3-dimethylurea for capturing NO gas

Canonical SMILES

CCCC[P+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[Br-];

Inchi

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

InChIKey

RKHXQBLJXBGEKF-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Melting Point

104 °C

Purity

>99.0%(T)

Appearance

White to Almost white powder to crystal

storage

Store under inert gas

Complexity

116

Condition To Avoid

Light Sensitive,Hygroscopic

Hazard Statements

H310 : Fatal in contact with skin.H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00011853

Precautionary Statements

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P262 : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P302 + P350 + P310 : IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.P405 : Store locked up.

Reaxys Registry Number

4160474

Rotatable Bond Count

Signal Word

Danger

Solubility In Water

Soluble

Specific Gravity

1.04

Monoisotopic Mass

338.174g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area