Tetrabutylammonium fluoride
Agent Name
Tetrabutylammonium fluoride
CAS Number
429-41-4
Formula
C16-H36-N.F
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, fluoride; [ChemIDplus] N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium fluoride (1:1); TBAF; [Merck Index]
Category
Quaternary Amines
Description
Colorless liquid that is crystallized by humidity; Usually used dry; [Merck Index] Light yellow hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent in organic syntheses; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetrabutylammonium chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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