Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide

• CAT Number: R019525
• CAS Number: 38932-80-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₆Br₃N
• Molecular Weight: 482.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Bromide; N,N,N,N-Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H36N.Br3/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;1-3-2/h5-16H2,1-4H3;/q+1;-1
• InChIKey: XXSLZJZUSYNITM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.Br[Br-]Br

Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide (Cat No.:R019525) is a crystalline quaternary ammonium salt widely used as a convenient and stable brominating agent in organic synthesis. It serves as a safer alternative to elemental bromine, enabling controlled bromination of alkenes, aromatics, and other substrates under mild conditions. The tetrabutylammonium cation enhances solubility in organic solvents, facilitating homogeneous reaction mixtures. TBATB is also employed in oxidative transformations and halogenation reactions in both academic and industrial settings. Its solid form allows for easier handling, storage, and dosing in precise synthetic applications.