Description

1-Fluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity fluorinating reagent and versatile synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce fluorine atoms or activate functional groups in complex organic synthesis, enabling the production of novel compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-performance building blocks for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorination enhances biological activity and stability.
• Fluorination Reagent: Acts as a source of fluorine or a fluorinating agent in organic reactions to create carbon-fluorine bonds.
• Peptide Coupling & Activation: Employed as a coupling agent or for the activation of carboxylic acids in peptide synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Fluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	109705-14-8
Molecular Formula	C8H11BF5N
Molecular Weight	227.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1-fluoropyridinium tetrafluoroborate; Fluorotrimethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate; F-TMP·BF4; FTMP-BF4; Trimethylfluoropyridinium BF4; 1-Fluoro-2,4,6-collidinium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Fluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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