Description

Benzyltrimethylammonium Fluoride is a versatile and highly reactive quaternary ammonium fluoride salt. It serves as a powerful and selective source of fluoride ion, making it an essential reagent in modern synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require efficient fluorination and desilylation agents.

Application

• Nucleophilic Fluorination Reactions: A key reagent for the introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules, crucial for developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Desilylation Agent: Efficiently removes silyl protecting groups (e.g., TMS, TBDMS) in complex multi-step organic syntheses.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in fluoride-mediated processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as an initiator or catalyst in the polymerization of specific monomers and in surface modification reactions.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in specialty battery formulations to enhance performance and stability.
• Laboratory Research: A staple reagent in R&D for method development and the synthesis of fluorinated building blocks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrimethylammonium Fluoride
CAS No.	329-97-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16FN
Molecular Weight	169.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltrimethylammonium Fluoride; TMAF (Benzyl); N,N,N-Trimethylbenzenemethanaminium Fluoride; Fluorotrimethylphenylmethanaminium; BnMe3N+F-; Phenyltrimethylammonium Fluoride; Trimethylbenzylammonium Fluoride; BTAF
EINECS	206-341-8

Quality Control

Our Benzyltrimethylammonium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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