1 4 diazoniabicyclo 2 2 2 Octane 1 4-dibutyl-dihydroxide

1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane 1,4-dibutyl-dihydroxide, also known as DABCO dibutyl dihydroxide, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C₁₆H₃₆N₂O₂. This quaternary ammonium salt is a strong organic base and is often used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions in addition to as a phase transfer catalyst and as a stabilizer for suspensions and emulsions. It a yellowish-white solid, which is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in polar organic solvents. It is important to handle this compound with care as it is a corrosive material and can cause severe skin and eye irritation.