Tetrahexylammonium bromide, PurReagent >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C24H52BrN
Molecular Weight:  434.58 g/mol
CAS Number: 4328-13-6

Properties

Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 99-100 °C (lit.)
Density 1.0628
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used as a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis. Applied in ion-pairing and extraction processes. Used in electrochemistry as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous systems.

Purpose
Facilitates transfer of ions between aqueous and organic phases. Enhances reaction rates by bringing reactants into the same phase. Stabilizes ions in non-polar or organic media for efficient reactions.

General Description
Tetrahexylammonium bromide (THAB) is a quaternary ammonium salt with four hexyl (C6H13) chains attached to a central nitrogen and a bromide counterion. It is lipophilic (hydrophobic) due to its long alkyl chains.