Description

2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate is a versatile pyrylium salt primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precursor for pyridinium salts and as a potent catalyst for various condensation and cyclization reactions, enabling the efficient production of complex heterocyclic compounds. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing pyridine and pyridinium derivatives used in drug discovery and development.
• Catalyst for Organic Synthesis: Acts as an efficient catalyst or promoter for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that require specific pyridine-based structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a precursor for creating cationic dyes and photosensitizers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of ionic liquids and functional organic materials for electronic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the construction of complex molecular architectures in research chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	773-01-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11BF4O
Molecular Weight	209.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate; 2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium Tetraphenylborate (common misnomer); 2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium BF4; Trimethylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate; Pyrylium, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); 2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium fluoroborate; TMPT; 773-01-3
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trimethylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.