Description

Triphenylcarbenium Tetrafluoroborate is a highly reactive and versatile organic salt, widely recognized as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a stable source of the trityl cation. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently initiate cationic polymerization and facilitate a range of Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for synthesizing complex organic molecules, creating specialty polymers, and developing novel electronic materials.

Application

• Cationic Polymerization Initiator: A key catalyst for polymerizing vinyl ethers, styrenes, and other monomers to produce high-performance resins and adhesives.
• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: Used in alkylation and acylation reactions for synthesizing intermediates in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a robust source of the trityl (Triphenylmethyl) cation for protecting groups and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Electrolyte Additive: Employed in the research and development of lithium-ion batteries and other electrochemical systems.
• Photoinitiator Systems: Acts as a co-initiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and photoresists for the electronics industry.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triphenylcarbenium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	341-02-6
Molecular Formula	C19H15BF4
Molecular Weight	330.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Trityl Tetrafluoroborate; Triphenylmethyl Tetrafluoroborate; Trityl Boron Tetrafluoride; Trityl Fluoroborate; Triphenylcarbenium Tetrakis(fluoranyl)borate; Trityl BF4; (Triphenylmethyl)tetrafluoroborate; Trityl Tetrafluoroborate Salt
EINECS	206-418-9

Quality Control

Our Triphenylcarbenium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.