Description

Tetrapentylammonium tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with significant utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and electrolyte component. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and its stability in electrochemical applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, specialty chemical production, and advanced battery material development.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems for alkylation, oxidation, and polymerization processes.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a conductive salt or supporting electrolyte in electrochemical studies, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion battery research.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry, particularly in ion chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, for the separation and detection of ionic species.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or templating agent in the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Surfactant & Dispersant Research: Investigated for its surface-active properties in the formulation of specialty emulsions and dispersions.
• Material Science: Employed in the fabrication and modification of polymers, membranes, and other advanced materials where ionic functionality is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapentylammonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	52089-68-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄BF₄N
Molecular Weight	385.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-n-pentylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Tripropyl-1-pentanaminium Tetrafluoroborate; Tetraamylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; TPATFB; TPeATFB; Tetra-pentyl-ammonium Tetrafluoroborate; Ammonium, tetra-pentyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); 1-Pentanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)
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Quality Control

Our Tetrapentylammonium tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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