Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Tetraphenylborate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt widely used as a phase-transfer catalyst and an ion-pairing reagent. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yields and reaction rates in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and efficient synthetic methodologies. Its consistent quality ensures reliable performance in critical applications.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reactants in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a precipitating or titrimetric agent for the determination of large organic cations, potassium, and certain pharmaceutical compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the synthesis and modification of polymers, including as an initiator or catalyst in specific polymerization reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Functions as a supporting electrolyte or a reference electrode component in non-aqueous electrochemistry due to its stable ionic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex drug molecules where traditional methods are inefficient or low-yielding.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of ionic liquids and other advanced materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Tetraphenylborate
CAS No.	15522-59-5
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₅₆BN
Molecular Weight	569.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Tetraphenylborate; TBATPB; TBA-TPB; Tetra-n-butylammonium Tetraphenylboron; Tetrabutylammonium Tetraphenylboron; TPB-TBA; B(Tetra-n-butylammonium) Tetraphenylborate; Tetrabutylammonium B(Tetraphenyl)borate
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Tetraphenylborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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