Product Name
Tetrabutylphosphonium Bromide
Category
Battery Materials; Polymerization Reagents
Synonyms
Tetra-n-butylphosphonium bromide;Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, bromide;Phosphonium, tetrabutyl-, bromide (1:1)
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
IUPAC Name
tetrabutylphosphanium;bromide;
Molecular Formula
C16H36BrP
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
InChI Key
RKHXQBLJXBGEKF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal
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.
Storage
Store under inert gas
Chemical Formula
P4,4,4,4Br
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Hazard Statements
H310 : Fatal in contact with skin.H302 : Harmful if swallowed.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
Monoisotopic Mass
338.174g/mol
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.
Topological Polar Surface Area
0A^2