Description

Butyltriphenylphosphonium Fluoride is a versatile organophosphonium salt widely used as a fluoride source and phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging nucleophilic fluorination reactions and promote various transformations under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity reagents for process development and production.

Application

• Nucleophilic Fluorination Reactions: A key reagent for the introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules, crucial for developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, improving yields and efficiency in alkylation, oxidation, and other industrial processes.
• Desilylation Agent: Efficiently removes silyl protecting groups (e.g., TMS, TBDMS) in complex multi-step synthetic routes, particularly in fine chemical and API manufacturing.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Co-catalyst: Used in the synthesis of specialized polymers and resins, where it helps control molecular weight and polymer structure.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or precursor for synthesizing other phosphonium-based catalysts and ionic liquids.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new fluorination methodologies and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyltriphenylphosphonium Fluoride
CAS No.	252234-71-2
Molecular Formula	C22H24FP
Molecular Weight	338.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyltriphenylphosphonium Fluoride; n-Butyltriphenylphosphonium Fluoride; Tetrabutylphosphonium Fluoride (common misnomer); BTPPF; Fluorotributylphosphonium (incorrect but used); Phosphonium, butyltriphenyl-, fluoride; Tributyl(fluorophosphonium) (alternative); P,P,P-Tributylphosphonium fluoride
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Quality Control

Our Butyltriphenylphosphonium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature and properties as a fluoride/strong alkali, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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