Description

1-Methoxy-4-Phenylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, specialty organic salt used as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile methylating agent and a precursor for generating reactive intermediates in complex organic transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific methylation or pyridinium motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where it serves as a key precursor.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an efficient methylating agent and a source of phenylpyridinium cations in various name reactions and catalytic cycles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of ionic liquids, specialty polymers, and photoactive materials due to its unique ionic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing other high-value, complex organic molecules and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxy-4-Phenylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	63123-42-2
Molecular Formula	C12H12BF4NO
Molecular Weight	273.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-1-phenylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; 1-Phenyl-4-methoxypyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; N-Methoxy-N-phenylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; MPTP Tetrafluoroborate; 1-Methoxy-4-phenylpyridin-1-ium Tetrafluoroborate; 4-Phenyl-1-methoxypyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxy-4-Phenylpyridinium 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 the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.