Description

Tetrapropyl Ammonium Fluoride is a quaternary ammonium fluoride salt, a versatile and powerful reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its dual functionality as a source of both fluoride ions and tetrapropylammonium cations, making it an effective catalyst and phase-transfer agent. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for facilitating challenging fluorination and other nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used in organic synthesis to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and fluorination processes.
• Nucleophilic Fluorination: A key reagent for introducing fluorine atoms into organic molecules, a critical step in developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Desilylation Agent: Employed for the selective removal of silyl protecting groups (e.g., TMS, TBDMS) in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an initiator or catalyst in the synthesis of certain specialty polymers and resins.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies involving fluoride chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapropyl Ammonium Fluoride
CAS No.	7217-93-8
Molecular Formula	C12H28FN
Molecular Weight	205.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrapropylammonium Fluoride; N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium Fluoride; TPAF; Tetra-n-propylammonium Fluoride; Propylammonium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, fluoride; 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-tripropyl-, fluoride
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Quality Control

Our Tetrapropyl Ammonium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
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.