Description

1,4-Bis(Dicyclopentylphosphonium)Butane Bis(Tetrafluoroborate) is a high-purity, specialty bisphosphonium salt with a unique bridged structure, serving as a critical precursor or catalyst component in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a robust, well-defined cationic framework that is essential for developing novel materials and facilitating challenging organic transformations. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise molecular architecture and controlled reactivity.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly useful in alkylation and polymerization processes.
• Ligand Precursor for Metal Complexes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands used in homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Component: Used in the formulation of task-specific ionic liquids for green chemistry applications, separation processes, and electrolytes.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-catalyst: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers and resins, where its cationic nature can initiate or control polymerization mechanisms.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to modify material surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, or corrosion resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Dicyclopentylphosphonium)Butane Bis(Tetrafluoroborate)
CAS No.	1799401-51-6
Molecular Formula	C26H44B2F8P2
Molecular Weight	596.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanediylbis(dicyclopentylphosphonium) bis(tetrafluoroborate); Bis(dicyclopentylphosphonium)butane difluoroborate; DCPB-BF4; 1,4-Bis(dicyclopentylphosphonio)butane tetrafluoroborate; Bridged dicyclopentylphosphonium salt; Tetrakis(dicyclopentylphosphonium) butane tetrafluoroborate (common misnomer); [1,4-Bis(phosphoniodicyclopentyl)]butane bis(fluoroborate)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,4-Bis(Dicyclopentylphosphonium)Butane Bis(Tetrafluoroborate) adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and HPLC, to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specification results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product integrity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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