Description

Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraphenylborate is a high-purity, organophosphonium tetraphenylborate salt with the CAS number 16893-58-6. This compound serves as a critical reagent and catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise and reliable ionic components for phase-transfer catalysis, polymerization initiators, or as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and other organic transformations.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-catalyst: Used in the synthesis of specific polymers and resins, often in conjunction with other organometallic catalysts.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Acts as a reference standard or a precipitating agent for the gravimetric analysis of large organic cations, including other phosphonium or ammonium salts.
• Ionic Liquid & Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in the formulation of specialty ionic liquids and electrolytes for advanced battery or electrochemical systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for the production of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block or catalyst in the production of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor or additive in the development of novel organic electronic materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraphenylborate
CAS No.	16893-58-6
Molecular Formula	C49H44BP
Molecular Weight	674.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraphenylborate; Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraphenylboron; Tetraphenylborate Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Salt; BTPP-TPB; BzTPP-BPh4; Phosphonium, benzyltriphenyl-, tetraphenylborate(1-); (Benzyltriphenylphosphonio)tetraphenylborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyltriphenylphosphonium Tetraphenylborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.