Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Hydrogen Difluoride is a versatile quaternary ammonium fluoride salt that serves as a highly effective source of fluoride ions and a phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is particularly valued for its dual functionality, combining the properties of a strong base with a reactive fluoride source, making it indispensable for specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for demanding fluorination and catalysis processes.

Application

• As a fluorinating agent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields.
• In the preparation of ionic liquids and specialty electrolytes for advanced battery systems.
• For the desilylation of protected intermediates in complex multi-step organic syntheses.
• As a reagent in the manufacture of agrochemicals, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms to improve biological activity.
• In research and development for nucleophilic fluorination reactions under mild conditions.
• For surface modification and etching in the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Hydrogen Difluoride
CAS No.	104987-03-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16F2N
Molecular Weight	188.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltrimethylammonium Difluoride; TMBDA HF2; N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium Hydrogen Difluoride; Benzyltrimethylammonium Bifluoride; BTMADF; BTMADHF; Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) Fluoride Source; [Benzyl(trimethyl)azanium] Hydrogen Difluoride
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Benzyltrimethylammonium Hydrogen Difluoride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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