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Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aq. soln.
Description
Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide is used as a phase-transfer catalyst. It is also used in aldol condensation reactions and base-catalyzed dehydration reactions. Further, it serves as a strong organic base and used in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefination reactions. In addition, it is an active component in the formulation, which is used in silicon wafer cleaning applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless to Yellow |
| Density | 1.059 g/mL |
| Odor | Amine-like |
| Linear Formula | C6H5CH2N(CH3)3OH |
| Refractive Index | 1.43 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN3267 |
| Beilstein | 3917256 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohols,hydrocarbons,aromatic hydrocarbons and halogenated solvents. |
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Safety and Handling
- Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, 40% w/w aqueous solution
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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