Tetrabutylammonium nitrate
Synonyms
1-Butanaminium, N,N,N-tributyl-, nitrate (1:1);
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 1941-27-1
EINECS: 217-726-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C16H36N2O3; C16H36N.NO3
Molecular Weight: 304.47
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
10mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, dispersing, emulsifying, antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as phase transfer catalyst.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 1941-27-1, Tetrabutylammonium nitrate
Update: 20140510(1); 20190421(2);