Chemical Name: | 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, bromide |
CAS Number: | 1941-30-6 |
Product Number: | AG0035ON(AGN-PC-00UNWM) |
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Molecular Formula: | C12H28BrN |
Molecular Weight: | 266.2614 |
Tetrapropylammonium bromide is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a phase transfer catalyst. With its ability to enhance the transfer of anions between immiscible phases, Tetrapropylammonium bromide is instrumental in promoting reactions that would otherwise proceed slowly or inefficiently. Its high solubility in both organic solvents and water makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of synthetic transformations, including nucleophilic substitutions, oxidations, and Wittig reactions. By facilitating the transport of reactants and products across liquid-liquid interfaces, Tetrapropylammonium bromide significantly accelerates reaction rates and enhances overall yields in complex organic syntheses.