Description

Potassium (2-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate is an organotrifluoroborate salt, a versatile and stable reagent widely used in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its exceptional utility as a coupling partner in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, enabling the efficient construction of biaryl and complex aromatic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for the palladium-catalyzed formation of carbon-carbon bonds, specifically for introducing the 2-naphthyl moiety into target molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates containing naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with tailored properties.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and conductive polymers where extended aromatic systems are required.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental tool for academic and industrial R&D chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (2-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate
CAS No.	668984-08-5
Molecular Formula	C10H7BF3K
Molecular Weight	225.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Naphthyltrifluoroborate; 2-Naphthalenyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-Naphthyl-Trifluoroboronate; Potassium Naphthalen-2-yltrifluoroborate; 2-Naphthyl Potassium Trifluoroborate; Potassium (2-Naphthyl)Trifluoroboronate; (2-Naphthyl)Potassium Trifluoroborate; Potassium (Naphthalen-2-yl)Trifluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (2-Naphthalene)Trifluoroborate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 19F) and HPLC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance in sensitive coupling reactions. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when handling to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (Potassium Content)	16.5 - 18.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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