Description

Potassium Trifluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Borate is an organoboron salt that serves as a versatile reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a stable, easy-to-handle source of the trifluoromethyl anion (CF3-) and as a precursor for generating nucleophilic trifluoromethylating agents. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to incorporate trifluoromethyl groups into complex molecules to modulate their properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for introducing the trifluoromethyl (CF3) group into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the CF3 group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Nucleophilic Trifluoromethylation: Acts as a precursor to generate reactive trifluoromethyl copper or other metal species for C-CF3 and heteroatom-CF3 bond formation under mild conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used to create fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials with unique surface properties and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for constructing complex, fluorinated organic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Trifluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Borate
CAS No.	42298-15-7
Molecular Formula	CBF6K
Molecular Weight	175.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (Trifluoromethyl)trifluoroborate; Potassium Trifluoro(methyltrifluoroboranuide); Trifluoromethyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium Trifluoromethyltrifluoroborate; Potassium (Trifluoromethyl)trifluoroborane(1-); K[CF3BF3]; MeBF3K; Ruppert-Prakash Reagent (related class)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Trifluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Borate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 19F) and ion chromatography, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing assay, impurity profiles, and moisture content. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and reproducible results in critical synthesis.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator for long-term storage to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR / Ion Chromatography)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF Titration)	≤ 1.0%
Potassium Content (ICP)	21.5 - 23.5 %
Fluoride Content (Ion Chromatography)	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

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