Description

Tetraethylammonium Borohydride is a versatile quaternary ammonium borohydride salt, serving as a highly effective and selective reducing agent. Its primary value lies in its solubility in organic solvents, enabling reduction reactions in non-aqueous media where traditional borohydrides are ineffective. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and controlled reduction processes.

Application

• Selective Reduction of Carbonyl Groups in complex organic synthesis, particularly for sensitive pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Hydrogen Source in catalytic transfer hydrogenation reactions under mild conditions.
• Polymer Modification and cross-linking agent in the production of specialty materials.
• Electrolyte Additive in advanced battery research to improve stability and performance.
• Laboratory Reagent for analytical chemistry and research-scale organic transformations.
• Catalyst Preparation for generating active metal nanoparticles and complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylammonium Borohydride
CAS No.	17083-85-1
Molecular Formula	C8H20BN
Molecular Weight	141.06 g/mol
Synonyms	TEAB; Tetraethylammonium Tetrahydroborate; N,N,N-Triethyl-ethanaminium Borohydride; Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, tetraethylammonium; TEA Borohydride; Ammonium, tetraethyl-, tetrahydroborate(1-); Tetraethylammonium Hydroborate
EINECS	241-155-1

Quality Control

Our Tetraethylammonium Borohydride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DMF)

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