Tetraethylammonium fluoride hydrate is used as a catalyst for oxidation, methylation and deuteration reactions of fluorine. It is involved as a reagent for the cleavage of Si-C bonds and also acts as a phase transfer catalyst in synthetic chemistry.
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ApplicationsTetraethylammonium fluoride hydrate is used as a catalyst for oxidation, methylation and deuteration reactions of fluorine. It is involved as a reagent for the cleavage of Si-C bonds and also acts as a phase transfer catalyst in synthetic chemistry.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesHygroscopic. Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.