Description

Tetrabutylammonium Bis(4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediolato(2-)-O,O')borate is a specialized organoborate salt primarily utilized as a high-performance electrolyte additive and catalyst component. Its value lies in its ability to enhance the electrochemical stability and conductivity of advanced battery systems and facilitate specific organic transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the energy storage, specialty chemical synthesis, and advanced material science sectors seeking to improve product performance.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-ion Batteries: Used to improve cycle life, thermal stability, and formation of stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers.
• Catalyst and Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions in biphasic systems, particularly in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a key component in non-aqueous electrolytes for studying new battery chemistries, including lithium-metal and lithium-sulfur systems.
• Photoinitiator Systems: Employed in advanced UV-curing applications for coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the preparation of other complex boron-containing compounds and ionic liquids.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Bis(4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediolato(2-)-O,O')borate
CAS No.	15492-42-9
Molecular Formula	C₃₅H₅₂BNO₄
Molecular Weight	561.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Bis(4-methylcatecholato)borate; TBAB; Tetra-N-butylammonium Bis(4-methyl-1,2-benzenediolato)borate(1-); Bis(4-methylcatecholato)borate Tetrabutylammonium Salt; 15492-42-9; Tetrabutylammonium 4-Methylcatecholborate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Bis(4-Methylcatecholato)borate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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