Description

Tetrabutylammonium nitrate (CAS No. 1941-27-1) is a quaternary ammonium salt with the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₆N₂O₃. This high-purity ionic compound is widely utilized in electrochemical research, phase-transfer catalysis, and organic synthesis due to its excellent solubility in both polar and non-polar solvents. Its IUPAC name, tetrabutylazanium;nitrate, reflects its structural composition of a tetrabutylammonium cation paired with a nitrate anion. Available in crystalline form, this reagent is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring low moisture content and high chemical stability. Ideal for use as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous systems, it is packaged under inert conditions to maintain integrity. Suitable for researchers and industrial applications requiring precise ionic additives.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1941-27-1
• Complexity: 135
• IUPAC Name: tetrabutylammonium;nitrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H36N.NO3/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;2-1(3)4/h5-16H2,1-4H3;/q+1;-1
• InChI Key: QHOKENWFMZXSEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 304.27259301
• Molecular Formula: C16H36N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 304.47
• SMILES: CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[N+](=O)([O-])[O-]
• Topological: 62.9
• Monoisotopic Mass: 304.27259301
• Physical Description: White hygroscopic crystals with a weak odor;
• Synonyms: Tetrabutylammonium nitrate, 1941-27-1, Tetra-N-butylammonium nitrate, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, nitrate, EINECS 217-726-0, AMMONIUM, TETRABUTYL-, NITRATE, N-N-N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium nitrate, NSC 221165, DTXSID8062076, 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, nitrate (1:1), TetraNbutylammonium nitrate, Ammonium, tetrabutyl, nitrate, NNNTributyl1butanaminium nitrate, DTXCID7036080, 1Butanaminium, N,N,Ntributyl, nitrate, 217-726-0, tetrabutyl-ammonium nitrate, tetrabutylazanium nitrate, tetrabutylazanium;nitrate, tetrabutylazanium,nitrate, tetrabutyl ammonium nitrate, SCHEMBL57347, CHEMBL1078150, bis(tetrabutylammonium)mononitrate, Tetra(but-1-yl)ammonium nitrate, BAA94127, STR09673, Ammonium nitrate, tetra-(n-butyl)-, MFCD00043202, AKOS015900826, dihydroxy(oxo)azanium;tetrabutylazanium, DB-044849, CS-0138869, NS00081672, T3651, EN300-658503, H12059, A925177

Application

Tetrabutylammonium nitrate serves as a key electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemical studies, including cyclic voltammetry and conductivity measurements. It is also employed as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions between immiscible reactants. Additionally, this compound finds use in the preparation of ionic liquids and as a stabilizer in polymer chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H272 (95.8%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
• H315 (97.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (95.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P220, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Ox. Sol. 2 (95.8%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (97.9%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (95.8%)

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