Description

p-Tolyltriphenylphosphonium Tetra-p-Tolylborate is a specialized organophosphonium borate salt, a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a precursor for generating reactive intermediates, enabling critical bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it facilitates the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Employed as a highly effective catalyst for reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly enhancing reaction rates and yields in alkylation, oxidation, and polymerization processes.
• Wittig and Related Olefination Reactions: Serves as a stable precursor to generate reactive ylides for the stereoselective synthesis of alkenes, a fundamental transformation in fine chemical and natural product synthesis.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-catalyst: Used in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers, contributing to the production of polymers with tailored molecular weights and properties for advanced materials.
• Ionic Liquid and Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in the formulation of specialty ionic liquids and electrolyte salts for energy storage devices due to its large, asymmetric ion structure.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Acts as a dopant or charge-transport material in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and perovskite solar cells.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography or as a standard in mass spectrometry for method development and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Tolyltriphenylphosphonium Tetra-p-Tolylborate
CAS No.	181259-37-0
Molecular Formula	C56H52BP
Molecular Weight	742.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(p-tolyl)phenylphosphonium Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)borate; (4-Methylphenyl)triphenylphosphonium Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)borate; p-Tolyltriphenylphosphonium Tetrakis(p-tolyl)borate; Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)boron(1-) (4-methylphenyl)triphenylphosphonium; Phosphonium, (4-methylphenyl)triphenyl-, tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)borate(1-); TPPTPB (common abbreviation); P-TolylTriphenylPhosphonium Tetra-p-TolylBorate
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Quality Control

Our p-Tolyltriphenylphosphonium Tetra-p-Tolylborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

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