Description

Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate CAS NO 338-38-5 is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and its stability in electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced battery technology sectors.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables efficient alkylation, oxidation, and other organic synthesis reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in electrochemical cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion battery research due to its ionic conductivity and stability.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or reagent in the preparation of other quaternary ammonium compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography (e.g., HPLC) for the separation of ionic species.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as an additive in plating baths to improve deposit quality and process efficiency.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the study and development of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	338-38-5
Molecular Formula	C12H28BF4N
Molecular Weight	273.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrapropylammonium Tetrahydrofluoroborate; Tetrapropylammonium Fluoroborate; Tetra-n-propylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium Tetrafluoroborate; TPA-TFB; TPATFB; Tetrapropylazanium Tetrafluoroborate
EINECS	206-418-5

Quality Control

Our Tetrapropylammonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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 (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.