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Thermo Scientific™ Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide 0.4 M in water for HPLC
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Liquid |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₆H₃₇NO |
Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide (TBAOH) is a quaternary ammonium base supplied as a 0.4M aqueous solution, certified HPLC grade for analytical, chromatographic, and titrimetric applications. This reagent is widely used in ion-pair chromatography, phase-transfer catalysis, and anion exchange separations due to its strong basicity and compatibility with organic and aqueous systems.
The Thermo Scientific™ TBAOH solution is precisely standardized (0.37–0.43 M by titration with HCl) and manufactured under strict quality control to ensure low UV absorbance, minimal bromide content, and clear, colorless appearance, making it ideal for sensitive HPLC methods.
Key Features & Benefits
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Standardized Titrant Solution
Precisely titrated to 0.4M concentration for reliable performance in quantitative analyses. -
HPLC Grade Purity
Formulated for chromatography applications; low UV absorbance and high transparency. -
Clear Aqueous Formulation
Ready-to-use solution with consistent clarity and color index ≤10 APHA. -
Low Halide Content
Bromide level controlled to ≤500 ppm for minimized interference in sensitive methods. -
Versatile Organic Reagent
Suitable for ion-pairing, deprotonation, and phase-transfer catalysis.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide (TBAOH) |
| CAS Number | 2052-49-5 |
| IUPAC Name | Tetrabutylazanium hydroxide |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₆H₃₇NO |
| Molecular Weight | 259.48 g/mol |
| Concentration | 0.37–0.43 M (Titration with HCl) |
| Form | Clear aqueous solution |
| Appearance | Colorless to faint yellow (≤10 APHA) |
| UV Absorbance (420 nm) | ≤0.15 (1 cm pathlength vs water) |
| Bromide Content (Br⁻) | ≤500 ppm |
| Packaging | Plastic bottle |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place; tightly sealed |
| Grade | HPLC grade |
Applications
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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Used as an ion-pairing agent in reversed-phase HPLC
- Enhances retention and resolution of polar analytes
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Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC)
- Facilitates base-catalyzed reactions in biphasic systems
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Titration & Analytical Chemistry
- Used as a strong base for acid-base titrations and pH adjustments
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Organic Synthesis
- Reagent for deprotonation and base-promoted condensation reactions
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Polymer and Surfactant Chemistry
- Stabilizer in emulsion polymerization and micelle formation studies
Thermo Scientific™ Tetrabutylammonium Hydroxide, 0.4M in Water is a high-quality, ready-to-use base reagent optimized for HPLC and titrimetric analyses, with certified low impurity levels and consistent performance. It is an essential tool for researchers and analysts requiring strong organic bases for chromatographic separation, reaction catalysis, and precision pH control in aqueous systems.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g 2.5kg