Description

Bis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borane is a highly reactive organoboron compound characterized by its electron-deficient boron center flanked by two perfluorinated aromatic rings. This structure makes it an exceptionally strong Lewis acid, a property that matters for catalyzing and facilitating a wide range of demanding chemical transformations. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in advanced materials science and specialty chemical synthesis who require precise control over polymerization and small molecule reactions.

Application

• Catalyst Component in Olefin Polymerization: Serves as a potent co-catalyst/activator in metallocene and other single-site catalyst systems for producing polyolefins with specific microstructures.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Facilitates challenging reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation/acylation, hydrosilylation, and Diels-Alder cycloadditions under mild conditions.
• Precursor for Borate Anions: Used to generate weakly coordinating anions (WCAs) like [B(C6F5)4]- for stabilizing highly reactive cationic complexes in catalysis.
• Electron-Deficient Component in Materials: Incorporated into the design of novel organic electronic materials, including acceptors in organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and non-fullerene acceptors.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize inorganic surfaces or nanoparticles via its reactive B-center, altering surface properties for specific applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic pathways and synthesizing complex fluorinated molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borane
CAS No.	165612-94-2
Molecular Formula	C12BF10
Molecular Weight	315.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentafluorophenyl)borane; Bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)borane; (Pentafluorophenyl)2BH; B(C6F5)2H; Pentafluorophenylborane; Borane, bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-; Bis(C6F5)BH
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pentafluorophenyl)Borane is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including NMR spectroscopy for structural confirmation and titrimetric methods for precise assay determination. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity and key parameters. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain purity and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution*
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
11B NMR Purity	≥ 97.0%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Toluene, Hexane, or as specified
Concentration (if solution)	0.5 M, 1.0 M, or as specified

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