Description

Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt is a high-purity, non-nucleophilic salt form of a perfluorinated sulfonic acid, offering enhanced stability and solubility for specialized synthetic applications. This compound serves as a versatile and powerful phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component, enabling critical reactions in controlled environments. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, advanced battery technology, and specialty polymer sectors who require precise and reliable fluorinated reagents.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) for alkylation, esterification, and other two-phase organic synthesis reactions.
• Key component in electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems.
• Use as a non-nucleophilic base or counterion in sensitive pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Employed in the research and development of ion-exchange membranes and specialty fluorinated polymers.
• As a standard or reference material in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration.
• Potential use in electronic chemicals for etching and surface modification processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt
CAS No.	108427-52-7
Molecular Formula	C20H36F9NO3S
Molecular Weight	581.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Perfluorobutanesulfonate; Tetra-n-butylammonium Nonaflylate; TBAPFBS; Tetrabutylammonium Nonafluorobutanesulfonate; Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid Tetrabutylamine Salt; 1-Butanesulfonic Acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-, Tetrabutylammonium Salt; TBA Nonaflylate; Tetrabutylammonium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane-1-sulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing 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 kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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