Description

Tri-n-Butylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, specialty organophosphonium salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile reagent and catalyst precursor, valued for its role in facilitating key transformations in demanding environments. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-performance ionic components.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed in biphasic reaction systems to enhance reaction rates and yields for alkylations, oxidations, and polymerizations.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing task-specific ionic liquids used in green chemistry and separation processes.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-catalyst: Used in the production of specialized polymers and resins, including epoxy curing and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Electrolyte Additive: Incorporated into electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries and other electrochemical devices to improve stability and performance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a phosphonium source or stabilizer in various organic transformations, including Wittig-type reactions and as a Lewis acid catalyst component.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex phosphonium-based compounds for agricultural and pharmaceutical active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri-n-Butylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	113978-91-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₈BF₄P
Molecular Weight	290.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate; Tri-n-Butylphosphonium Boron Fluoride; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Tri-n-Butylphosphonium Salt; Phosphonium, tributyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); TBPTFB; [CH₃(CH₂)₃]₃PH⁺ BF₄⁻
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Quality Control

Our Tri-n-Butylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.