Description

Tetraphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is a versatile organophosphonium salt widely utilized as a phase-transfer catalyst and a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for alkylation, polymerization, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A highly effective catalyst for reactions involving anions in biphasic systems, such as nucleophilic substitutions and esterifications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a stable source of the tetraphenylphosphonium cation for various condensation and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of ionic liquids, electrolytes, and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	426-79-9
Molecular Formula	C24H20BF4P
Molecular Weight	426.20 g/mol
Synonyms	TPP-TFB; Tetraphenylphosphonium Boron Fluoride; Tetraphenylphosphonium Fluoborate; Phosphonium, tetraphenyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Tetraphenylphosphonium BF4; Tetraphenylphosphonium Tetrakis(fluoridoborate); Tetraphenylphosphonium Fluoroborate; TPPBF4
EINECS	207-048-9

Quality Control

Our Tetraphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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). 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%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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