Description and features
Catonium TPAB (Tetrapropylammonium Bromide) is a white powder, its chemical formula is C12H28BrN. TPAB is a quaternary ammonium salt and is used as a structure directing agent in the synthesis of zeolites. Further it is used as phase transfer catalyst in pharmaceuticals. This material is highly soluble in water and methanol.
Tetrapropylammonium Bromide is also known as TPAB, TPABR, tetrapropylazanium bromide and tripropyl ammonium bromide.
Availability
Europe and United States: Provided CatOnium TPAB is on stock in our local warehouses our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG drums.
Canada, South America, South Africa and other markets can also be served, please contact our sales department for more details.
Product Identification
CAS number | 1941-30-6 |
EC number | 217-727-6 |
HS code | 2923 90 00 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Specification
Appearance | White to off white crystalline powder |
Assay | ≥ 99.00 % |
Colour Hazen | ≤ 50 |
Free amine hydrobromide | ≤ 0.40 % |
Water content | ≤ 0.50 % |
Application
CatOnium TPAB (Tetrapropylammonium Bromide) is being used in: zeolites.
Packaging
Available packaging: 25 KG / 50 KG fiber drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store Tetrapropylammonium Bromide in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements.
Keep TPAB away from heat sources and oxidizing agents.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is available for CatOnium TPAB and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS describes the hazards of a product and explains how a product can be safely handled, used and stored. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
Molecular formula | C12H28BrN |
Molecular weight | 266.26 g/mol |
Smiles notation | [N+](CCC)(CCC)(CCC)CCC.[BrH-] |
InChi key | BGQMOFGZRJUORO-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Chemical formula |
Physicochemical information
Boiling point | Not tested |
Flash point | 270 ºC |
Melting point | 260 – 270 °C |
Partition coefficient (log Pow) | < -0,30 @ 20 ºC |
pH value | 5 -7 (100 g/l, H2O) |
Solubility in water | Soluble |
Vapor pressure (MGM) | Not tested |