Description

Sodium Tetra(p-Tolyl)Borate is an organoboron salt widely used as a versatile reagent and catalyst component in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a weakly coordinating anion, which is crucial for stabilizing reactive cationic intermediates and enhancing reaction selectivity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for polymerization catalysts and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• As a weakly coordinating anion in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Component in polymerization catalyst systems for olefins and other monomers.
• Reagent for phase-transfer catalysis in biphasic reaction systems.
• Use in electrolyte formulations for batteries and electrochemical applications.
• Precursor for the synthesis of other tetraarylborate salts with tailored properties.
• Stabilizing agent for highly electrophilic cations in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Research and development of ionic liquids and specialty materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Tetra(p-Tolyl)Borate
CAS No.	15738-23-5
Molecular Formula	C28H28BNa
Molecular Weight	398.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)borate; Sodium Tetrap-tolylborate; NaTpB; Sodium Tetra(4-tolyl)borate; Sodium Tetrakis(p-tolyl)borate; BTS; Sodium Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)boron
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Tetra(p-Tolyl)Borate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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