Tetrapropyl Ammonium Bromide
TPABr
- CAS
- 1941-30-6
- EC
- 217-727-6
- Sectors
- Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharma & Healthcare
Tetrapropylammonium bromide (TPAB) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with formula C12H28BrN and molecular weight 266.26 g/mol. Melting point 266-272°C, density 1.4 g/cm³, highly soluble in water, weakly acidic solutions; quaternary ammonium salt, hygroscopic, incompatible with strong oxidizers.
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Tetrapropyl Ammonium Bromide
Applications
Used as phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis; ion-pair agent in chromatography; surface-active agent, solvent, intermediate, conditioner, antistatic, detergent sanitizer, softener for textiles/paper, antimicrobial, disinfectant, slimicidal/emulsifying agent, pigment disperser; structure-directing agent in zeolite synthesis.
Safety & Risks
Irritant to skin/eyes/respiratory; harmful if swallowed; combustible, avoid oxidizers; may cause allergic skin reactions or long-term organ effects. Low toxicity but handled with PPE, ventilate; stable but combustible; no specific hazard class listed, but follow quaternary ammonium safety protocols carefully.
Packaging
Packaged in 5g, 25g, or 100g glass bottles for analytical use, or 25kg fiber drums.