Tetraoctylammonium bromide (TOAB or TOABr) is a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical formula: [CH3(CH2)7]4N Br. It is generally used as a phase transfer catalyst between an aqueous solution and an organic solution.
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N,N,N-Tri(octyl)octan-1-aminium bromide | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.035.382 |
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C32H68BrN | |
Molar mass | 546.79 |
Melting point | 95 to 98 °C (203 to 208 °F; 368 to 371 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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