Tetra Butyl Ammonium Bromide
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CAS No. | 16423-19-2 |
Molecular Formula | C16H36 |
Molecular Weight | 322.37 g/mol |
Synonym | Tetra-N-butylammonium bromide Tetrabutylazanium bromide |
Uses | It is commonly used as a phase transfer catalyst. TBAB is also employed as an ion pairing agent in analytical techniques and separation methods like liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. It improves the solubility and retention of charged compounds, enabling more accurate and efficient analysis. |