Description

Tetrabutylammonium Butyltriphenylborate is a specialized organoboron salt, functioning as a phase-transfer catalyst and a source of the butyltriphenylborate anion. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as polymerization, alkylation, and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in biphasic reaction systems.
• For the alkylation of various organic substrates in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• As an initiator or co-catalyst in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers.
• In the preparation of ionic liquids and specialty electrolytes.
• As a reagent in fluorination reactions within organic synthesis.
• For analytical chemistry applications as a reference standard or ion-pairing agent.
• In material science research for modifying surface properties or creating novel ionic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Butyltriphenylborate
CAS No.	120307-06-4
Molecular Formula	C₄₄H₆₂BN
Molecular Weight	615.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyltriphenylborate Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Tetrabutylammonium Butyltriphenylborate; TBAB; Tetra-n-butylammonium Butyltriphenylborate; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium Butyltriphenylborate(1-); Tetrabutylazanium Butyltriphenylboranuide; Phase Transfer Catalyst TBAB; PTC-BuBPh₃
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Butyltriphenylborate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or process requirements.

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 (e.g., nitrogen or argon) 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)	≤ 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.