Description

Potassium Tetrakis(2-Thienyl)Borate is an organoboron salt compound, specifically a potassium salt of a tetraarylborate anion. This compound matters as a versatile and highly soluble non-coordinating anion source, prized for its role in facilitating reactions in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, polymer science, and materials development, particularly for the preparation of catalysts and as a counterion in ionic systems.

Application

• As a non-coordinating counterion in the synthesis of organometallic catalysts and complexes.
• In polymerization catalysis, particularly for olefin and other transition metal-catalyzed polymerizations.
• As a key reagent in organic synthesis for the generation of reactive cationic intermediates.
• For the preparation of ionic liquids and specialty electrolytes in advanced material research.
• In electrochemical applications and materials science research.
• As a research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetrakis(2-Thienyl)Borate
CAS No.	184362-33-2
Molecular Formula	C16H12BK1S4
Molecular Weight	376.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetrakis(thiophen-2-yl)borate; Potassium Tetrakis(2-thienyl)borate; Tetrakis(2-thienyl)borate Potassium Salt; Potassium Tetrakis(2-thienyl)boranuide; K[Th4B]; Potassium 2-Thienylborate (4:1); Potassium Tetrakis(2-thienyl)boron; Potassium Tetrakis(2-thienyl)borate(1-)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetrakis(2-Thienyl)Borate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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