Tetrabutylammonium borohydride

The IUPAC name of Tetrabutylammonium borohydride is boranuide; tetrabutylazanium. With the CAS registry number 33725-74-5, it is also named as 1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, tetrahydroborate(1-). The product's categories are Miscellaneous; API Intermediates; Ammonium Polyhalides, etc. (Quaternary); B (Classes of Boron Compounds); Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; Reduction; Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Tetrahydroborates; Borohydrides; Synthetic Reagents. Besides, it is white crystalline powder, which should be stored in tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. And you should ensure that the workplaces have good ventilated or exhaust devices. This chemical is used as selective reducing agent. In addition, its molecular formula is C₁₆H₃₆N^.BH₄ and molecular weight is 257.31.

The other characteristics of Tetrabutylammonium borohydride can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 251-658-2; (2)H-Bond Donor: 0; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 1; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 12; (5)Exact Mass: 257.325381; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 257.325381; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 0; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 18; (9)Complexity: 116; (10)Melting Point: 124-128 °C.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: if contact with water, it would liberate extremely flammable gases. Please keep container tightly closed and dry. Moreover, it may cause burns. It is also irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection to avoid contact with eyes.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC.[BH4-]
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C16H36N.BH4/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H4/q+1;-1 CopyCopied
(3)InChIKey: GMBOFJFPOCGSOI-UHFFFAOYAI
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C16H36N.BH4/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H4/q+1;-1
(5)Std. InChIKey: GMBOFJFPOCGSOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N