Description

Potassium (1-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate is a versatile organotrifluoroborate salt, a crucial building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling robust and selective cross-coupling reactions, particularly the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction, which is fundamental for constructing complex organic molecules. This reagent is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key reagent in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions for constructing biaryl and heterobiaryl scaffolds found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific naphthalene-based structures.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals where the naphthyl group is a core component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (1-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate
CAS No.	166328-07-0
Molecular Formula	C10H7BF3K
Molecular Weight	225.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Naphthalen-1-yltrifluoroborate; 1-Naphthalenyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium 1-Naphthyltrifluoroborate; 1-Naphthyltrifluoroboronic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium (1-Naphthyl)trifluoroborate; Naphthalene-1-trifluoroborate Potassium Salt; K-1-Naphthyl-BF3; 1-Naphthyl-BF3K
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (1-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 19F) and HPLC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance in sensitive coupling reactions. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
11B NMR Purity	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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