Description

Tetrabutylammonium trifluoroacetate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with trifluoroacetate as the counterion. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component in advanced chemical synthesis and electrochemical applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-performance ionic materials for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Electrochemical Research: Serves as a supporting electrolyte in non-aqueous electrochemical studies, cyclic voltammetry, and battery research due to its good solubility and conductivity in organic solvents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where mild reaction conditions are critical.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as an initiator or catalyst in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of ionic and polar compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including the generation of carbenes and as a source of the trifluoroacetate anion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	39481-22-6
Molecular Formula	C18H36F3NO2
Molecular Weight	355.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-n-butylammonium trifluoroacetate; TBATFA; TBA TFA; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium trifluoroacetate; Tetrabutylazanium trifluoroacetate; Tetrabutylammonium trifluoroacetate salt; Trifluoroacetic acid tetrabutylammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium trifluoroacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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