Description

Methyl Tributyl Ammonium Fluoride is a quaternary ammonium fluoride salt, a powerful and versatile fluorinating agent and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is critical for introducing fluorine atoms into organic molecules, enabling the synthesis of high-value fluorinated intermediates and fine chemicals. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise fluorination is required.

Application

• Nucleophilic Fluorination Reactions: A key reagent for the synthesis of alkyl fluorides, aryl fluorides, and other fluoroorganic compounds via SN2 displacement.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in halogen exchange (halex) reactions to produce fluorinated aromatics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents containing fluorine, such as PET tracers and various drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in creating fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to enhance their biological activity and environmental stability.
• Polymer and Material Science: Aids in the modification of polymer surfaces and the synthesis of fluorinated monomers for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Serves as a standard fluorination reagent in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Tributyl Ammonium Fluoride
CAS No.	60435-95-2
Molecular Formula	C13H30FN
Molecular Weight	219.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylmethylammonium Fluoride; Methyltributylammonium Fluoride; N-Methyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium Fluoride; TBAF (Note: Often confused with Tetrabutylammonium Fluoride); MBu3NF; Fluorotributylmethylammonium; Quaternary Ammonium Fluoride Salt
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Tributyl Ammonium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent performance, and compliance with customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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