Description

Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly versatile copper(I) coordination complex with significant utility in organic synthesis and catalysis. This compound serves as a valuable precursor and catalyst for a wide range of coupling and cross-coupling reactions, offering researchers and process chemists a stable and reactive source of copper(I). It is primarily sought after by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a key catalyst for C-N, C-O, and C-S bond-forming cross-coupling reactions.
• Precursor for Copper Chemistry: Provides a convenient and stable source of Cu(I) for generating other catalytically active copper complexes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled polymerization of certain monomers for specialty polymer production.
• Electrochemical Applications: Employed in research involving electroplating and electrochemical sensors.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers.
• Ligand Exchange Reactions: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing new copper complexes with different ligand sets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	15418-29-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12BClF4N4
Molecular Weight	349.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) tetrafluoroborate acetonitrile complex; Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(1+) tetrafluoroborate; Copper(1+) tetrafluoroborate tetrakis(acetonitrile); Cu(CH3CN)4BF4; Acetonitrile copper(I) tetrafluoroborate complex; Copper tetrafluoroborate acetonitrile adduct; Copper(I) tetrafluoroborate - acetonitrile (1:4)
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Acetonitrile)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in acetonitrile, dichloromethane

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