Description

Nitronium Tetrafluoroborate is a powerful and versatile nitrating agent, essential for introducing nitro groups into aromatic and other organic substrates under controlled conditions. Its primary value lies in its ability to perform clean nitrations, often with higher selectivity and fewer by-products compared to traditional mixed-acid methods, making it a critical reagent for fine chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients, energetic materials, and complex intermediates.

Application

• Electrophilic Aromatic Nitration: A key reagent for the nitration of aromatic compounds, including those that are deactivated or sensitive to harsh conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of nitro-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of nitro-substituted herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a nitrating agent in the development and study of explosives and propellants.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Facilitates the synthesis of nitro-aromatic compounds used as precursors for dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale reactions for introducing nitro functional groups into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitronium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	13826-86-3
Molecular Formula	NO2BF4
Molecular Weight	132.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitronium fluoroborate; Nitryl tetrafluoroborate; Nitryl fluoroborate; Nitronium borofluoride; NO2BF4; Tetrafluoroboric acid nitronium salt; Nitryl tetrafluoroboranuide
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Quality Control

Our Nitronium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. Handle and store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NO2BF4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Free Acid (as HBF4)	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.