TETRA BUTYL AMMONIUM IODIDE

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TETRA BUTYL AMMONIUM IODIDE

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Property Parameter
Formula C16H36IN
Purity 98%
Melting Point 141-143’C
  • Description:

          Tetrabutylammonium Iodide is a quaternary ammonium salt used in phase-transfer reactions.

  • Application: 

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Iodide is used as a catalyst for methylation and benzylation of alcohols with dimethyl sulphate and benzyl bromide respectively. It is a useful source of iodide anion and involved in the preparation of neopentyl iodides from the triflates.

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