Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide

Agent Name
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide
CAS Number
2052-49-5
Formula
C16-H36-N.H-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium hydroxide; Tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide; Tetrabutylammonium hydroxide; 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, hydroxide; Ammonium, tetrabutyl-, hydroxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3267
Category
Quaternary Amines
Description
55% Aqueous solution: Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
55% Aqueous solution: Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, basic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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