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Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 041718.AK
250 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 041718.AK
250 mL, Each
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Catalog number: 041718.AK
also known as 041718-AK
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
14518-69-5
IUPAC Name
tetrabutylphosphanium hydroxide
Molecular Formula
C16H37OP
InChI Key
DFQPZDGUFQJANM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[OH-].CCCC[P+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow solution.
Color (APHA)
≤ 50 APHA
Form
Liquid, 40% w/w aq. Solution.
Assay from Supplier's CofA
39.8 - 40.2% (w/w)

Description

Tetra-n-butylphosphonium hydroxide is used for the extraction of wheat straw and dissolution of wood. It is also used to produce hydroxide ion or proton conductive ionic liquids by mixing it with benzimidazole. It can be used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis.

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician