Description

Tricyclohexylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is a quaternary phosphonium salt that serves as a highly effective and versatile phase-transfer catalyst and reagent. Its primary value lies in facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving reaction rates and yields in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules and fine chemicals.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): A key catalyst for alkylation, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution reactions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the polymerization of specific monomers and the production of specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various laboratory-scale and industrial organic transformations, including the generation of ylides for Wittig-type reactions.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Critical for producing dyes, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclohexylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	58656-04-5
Molecular Formula	C18H36BF4P
Molecular Weight	370.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylphosphonium Tetrahydrofluoroborate; Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate; Phosphonium, tricyclohexyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Tetrafluoroboric Acid Tricyclohexylphosphonium Salt; Tricyclohexylphosphonium Boron Fluoride Complex; TCPTB; Cy3PH BF4
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Quality Control

Our Tricyclohexylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.