Description

Tritylium Hexafluoroarsenate is a specialized organofluorine salt with the CAS number 437-15-0, valued for its role as a potent source of the trityl cation and hexafluoroarsenate anion in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is critical for facilitating challenging organic transformations and polymerization reactions where a non-coordinating, stable counterion is required. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for catalyst development and materials science applications.

Application

• As a highly effective cationic initiator or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions for specialty polymers and resins.
• As a key reagent in organic synthesis for the generation of trityl ethers and other protected intermediates.
• In pharmaceutical research for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific cationic intermediates.
• For electrolyte research and materials science, investigating ionic conductivity in advanced battery systems.
• As a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts and related alkylation/acylation reactions.
• In academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in physical organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tritylium Hexafluoroarsenate
CAS No.	437-15-0
Molecular Formula	C19H15AsF6
Molecular Weight	432.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylmethyl Hexafluoroarsenate; Trityl Hexafluoroarsenate(V); Trityl Arsenate Hexafluoride; Trityl Fluoroarsenate; Triphenylcarbenium Hexafluoroarsenate; Trityl Salt; (Triphenylmethyl)hexafluoroarsenate; Ph3CAsF6
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Quality Control

Our Tritylium Hexafluoroarsenate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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