Description

Triethyloxonium Hexafluorophosphate is a highly reactive alkylating agent, specifically a powerful trialkyloxonium salt. Its primary value lies in its exceptional ability to alkylate a wide range of nucleophiles, including sensitive and weakly basic substrates, under mild conditions. This compound is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical synthesis, advanced material science, and specialized organic chemistry, where precise and efficient O-alkylation or ether formation is required.

Application

• Etherification Reagent: Key for synthesizing ethyl ethers from alcohols, phenols, and enols under mild conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for introducing ethoxy groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers and for modifying polymer end-groups.
• Material Science: Facilitates the surface modification of materials and the synthesis of specialized ionic liquids.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Useful for the temporary protection of hydroxyl groups as ethyl ethers during multi-step syntheses.
• Research & Development: A staple tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethyloxonium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	17950-40-2
Molecular Formula	C6H15F6OP
Molecular Weight	248.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethyloxonium Hexafluorophosphate; Ethoxyethyldiazonium Hexafluorophosphate; Triethyloxonium PF6; Triethyloxonium hexafluorophosphate(1-); Triethyloxonium ion hexafluorophosphate; Oxonium, triethyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-); Meerwein's Salt (Triethyloxonium Hexafluorophosphate)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Triethyloxonium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure high purity and consistent performance suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

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

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