Description

Lithium Tetraphenylborate(1-) is an organoboron salt widely utilized as a versatile reagent and catalyst in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of the non-coordinating tetraphenylborate anion, which is crucial for precipitating large organic cations and facilitating various coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and the preparation of ionic liquids.

Application

• Precipitation Reagent: Used for the quantitative precipitation and isolation of large organic cations, including alkaloids, quaternary ammonium salts, and phosphonium salts in analytical and purification processes.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in alkylation and other two-phase organic syntheses.
• Polymerization Catalyst Component: Serves as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and other transition metal-catalyzed polymerization systems for olefins.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or anion source in the preparation of tailored ionic liquids for electrochemical and separation applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, including Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling when used in specific formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in ion-selective electrodes and as a standard in volumetric analysis for potassium and other ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tetraphenylborate(1-)
CAS No.	14485-20-2
Molecular Formula	C24H20BLi
Molecular Weight	334.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Tetraphenylborate; Tetraphenylboron Lithium Salt; Lithium Tetraphenylboron; Lithium Tetraphenylborate(1-); LiBPh4; Lithium Tetraphenylboranuide; BAKERBOND™ SCX LiTFPB (related); Lithium Tetraphenylborate (IUPAC)
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Tetraphenylborate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, moisture content, and heavy metals is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in THF, Acetone; Slightly soluble in water

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