Description

Sodium Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate is a highly fluorinated, non-coordinating anionic compound that serves as a powerful and versatile counterion in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its ability to stabilize cationic metal complexes, thereby enhancing catalyst activity and selectivity in demanding synthetic transformations. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for developing novel polymerization catalysts and facilitating challenging organic reactions.

Application

• As a non-coordinating counterion for cationic transition metal catalysts in olefin polymerization (e.g., metallocene catalysts).
• Critical component in photoinitiator systems for cationic UV-curing applications in coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Used as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and other coordination polymerization processes.
• Employed in organic synthesis to facilitate reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation, hydrosilylation, and hydroamination by generating highly reactive cationic intermediates.
• Acts as a supporting electrolyte in electrochemical studies due to its large anion size and low nucleophilicity.
• Utilized in the research and development of advanced materials, including conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate
CAS No.	79060-88-1
Molecular Formula	C32H12BF24Na
Molecular Weight	886.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Tetrakis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate; NaBArF24; Sodium BArF; Sodium Tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate(1-); Sodium (Tetra-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate; Sodium Tetrakis(3,5-di(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)borate; Sodium Tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate analogue (fluorinated); Sodium B{3,5-(CF3)2C6H3}4
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Tetrakis[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 19F, 11B) and HPLC analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and moisture content are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment, preferably under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage. Handle and store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM, Acetonitrile)

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