Description

Tetraoctylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a lipophilic cation and a stable tetrafluoroborate anion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and electrochemical industries who require reliable, high-performance ionic materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, displacement, and polymerization processes.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in electrochemical applications, including capacitors and battery research, to enhance ionic conductivity and stability.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a key starting material or component in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or reagent in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitutions and esterifications.
• Material Science: Acts as a templating agent or modifier in the synthesis of advanced materials and nanostructures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in ion-pair chromatography and as a standard for analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraoctylammonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	128464-35-7
Molecular Formula	C32H68BF4N
Molecular Weight	545.70 g/mol
Synonyms	TOAB; Tetra-n-octylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Trioctyl-1-octanaminium Tetrafluoroborate; Ammonium, trioctyloctyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Trioctyloctylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; Tetraoctylammonium Boron Fluoride; Tetraoctylazanium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Tetraoctylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 anhydrous conditions 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.