Description

1-tert-Butyl-4,4,4-Tris(Dimethylamino)-2,2-Bis[Tris(Dimethylamino) Phosphoranylide-Namino]-2Lambda5,4Lambda5-Catenadi(Phosphazenium) Bf4 is a highly specialized, multi-dentate phosphazenium salt, valued for its role as a potent, non-nucleophilic superbase and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound matters for enabling challenging organic transformations, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis, where its strong basicity and stability under anhydrous conditions are critical. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as deprotonation, polymerization initiators, and the synthesis of sensitive intermediates.

Application

• Superbase Catalyst in organic synthesis for deprotonation of weak carbon acids.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC) for reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.
• Polymerization Initiator for the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis, particularly for constructing complex, nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing in the production of active ingredients requiring base-catalyzed steps.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive research for performance enhancement.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Research & Development in academic and industrial settings for novel reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-4,4,4-Tris(Dimethylamino)-2,2-Bis[Tris(Dimethylamino) Phosphoranylide-Namino]-2Lambda5,4Lambda5-Catenadi(Phosphazenium) Bf4
CAS No.	181471-62-5
Molecular Formula	C26H66Bf4N16P4
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Phosphazenium Superbase P4-t-Bu; t-Bu-P4; Verkade's Superbase; Tetrakis(tris(dimethylamino)phosphoranylideneamino)phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate; Phosphazene Base P4-t-Bu; 1-tert-Butyl-2,2,4,4,4-pentakis(dimethylamino)-2λ5,4λ5-catenadi(phosphazene) Tetrafluoroborate; P4-(tert-Butyl)phosphazenium Bf4; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl-4,4,4-Tris(Dimethylamino)-2,2-Bis[Tris(Dimethylamino) Phosphoranylide-Namino]-2Lambda5,4Lambda5-Catenadi(Phosphazenium) Bf4 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 13C, 31P) and HPLC, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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