Description

Di-tert-Butylphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized organophosphonium salt used as a high-performance catalyst and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging coupling and polymerization reactions with high efficiency and selectivity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity catalysts for developing new active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed in biphasic reaction systems to accelerate alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Polymerization Initiator/Catalyst: Used in the synthesis of specialized polymers, including epoxy resins and polycarbonates, where controlled molecular weight is critical.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates key reactions such as Wittig-type olefinations, Michael additions, and nucleophilic substitutions in complex molecule construction.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Acts as a catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sterically hindered compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and scale-up of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of phosphine ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in specialty battery electrolytes to enhance stability and performance.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of ionic liquids and other functional materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butylphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	612088-55-8
Molecular Formula	C14H24BF4P
Molecular Weight	310.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-butyl(phenyl)phosphonium tetrafluoroborate; (Phenyl)bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phosphonium tetrafluoroborate; Di-tert-butylphenylphosphonium BF4; DTBPHP-BF4; Phosphonium, di-tert-butylphenyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); Di-t-butylphenylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate; P,P-Di-tert-butylphenylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butylphenylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and ion chromatography, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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