Description

Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and its stability in electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced battery technology sectors seeking reliable performance in synthesis and material science.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables efficient alkylation, esterification, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte or a key component in ionic liquids for studies involving electrodeposition, capacitors, and battery systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a catalyst or reagent in the preparation of fine chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and complex organic molecules.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis and modification of polymers, zeolites, and other advanced materials where its ionic properties are beneficial.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can function as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques such as HPLC for the separation of ionic species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	15553-52-3
Molecular Formula	C12H28BF4N
Molecular Weight	273.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrapropylammonium Tetrahydrofluoroborate; Tetra-n-propylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium Tetrafluoroborate; TPATFB; TPA-BF4; Tetrapropylammonium Fluoborate; Propylamine, N,N,N-tripropyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)
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Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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