Description

Trityl Tetrakis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borate is a highly reactive, non-coordinating anion precursor and a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. This compound is crucial for initiating and controlling cationic polymerization reactions, particularly in the production of high-performance polymers and advanced materials. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries who require precise and efficient cationic initiators.

Application

• As a co-catalyst and activator in metallocene and single-site olefin polymerization systems.
• As a cationic photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• For the synthesis of polyisobutylene (PIB) and other cationic polymerizations under mild conditions.
• In organic synthesis as a strong Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• For the generation of stable carbocations in mechanistic studies and advanced material development.
• In the preparation of ionic liquids and other specialty electrolytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trityl Tetrakis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borate
CAS No.	136040-19-2
Molecular Formula	C42H15BF20
Molecular Weight	886.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylmethyl Tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate; Trityl Tetrakis(perfluorophenyl)borate; Trityl Tetrakis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)borate; Trityl B(C6F5)4; Trityl BARF; Trityl Tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (common alternative); [Ph3C][B(C6F5)4]; Tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane triphenylmethyl complex
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Quality Control

Our Trityl Tetrakis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including NMR and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.