Description

Potassium 2-(Oxiran-2-Yl)Ethyltrifluoroborate is a versatile organotrifluoroborate reagent featuring a reactive epoxide (oxirane) functional group. This compound is valued for its stability and utility as a building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a stable, air- and moisture-tolerant boronic acid equivalent for forming carbon-carbon bonds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the epoxide for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Compound Development: Serves as a key precursor in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: The epoxide group allows for incorporation into polymers or surface modifications, useful in creating specialty materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of tagged molecules for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-(Oxiran-2-Yl)Ethyltrifluoroborate
CAS No.	608140-72-3
Molecular Formula	C4H7BF3KO2
Molecular Weight	193.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (2-Oxiranylethyl)trifluoroborate; Potassium 2-(Oxiranylethyl)trifluoroboranuide; 2-(2-Oxiranyl)ethyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt; (2-(Oxiran-2-yl)ethyl)trifluoroboranuide Potassium; Vinyloxirane Trifluoroborate Potassium Salt (derivative); Potassium Trifluoro(2-(oxiran-2-yl)ethyl)borate; Potassium (3,4-Epoxybutyl)trifluoroborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-(Oxiran-2-Yl)Ethyltrifluoroborate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR/HPLC)	≥95%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Potassium Content	Contact for details
Fluoride Content	Contact for details

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