Description

Potassium Methyl-D3-Trifluoroborate is a high-purity, isotopically labeled organotrifluoroborate salt, a key reagent in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a stable, easily handled source of a CD3- unit, enabling precise deuterium labeling for advanced research and development. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science researchers focused on creating deuterated molecules for applications in drug discovery, metabolic studies, and advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Deuterium Labeling in Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of deuterated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to study metabolism, improve pharmacokinetic profiles, and develop new drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed to create isotopically labeled pesticides and herbicides for environmental fate studies, metabolic pathway tracing, and product development.
• Material Science & OLED Development: Serves as a precursor for deuterated organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials, where deuterium substitution can enhance device lifetime and performance.
• NMR Spectroscopy & Analytical Standards: Acts as a crucial internal standard or a building block for preparing labeled compounds used in quantitative NMR and mass spectrometry analysis.
• Mechanistic Studies in Organic Synthesis: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura) to investigate reaction mechanisms and kinetics using deuterium as a tracer.
• Deuterated Polymer Synthesis: Applied in the production of specialized deuterated polymers for neutron scattering studies and high-performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Methyl-D3-Trifluoroborate
CAS No.	84470-25-7
Molecular Formula	C2H3D3BF3K
Molecular Weight	139.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (Methyl-d3)trifluoroborate; Potassium Trifluoro(methyl-d3)borate(1-); Methyl-d3-trifluoroborate Potassium Salt; CD3BF3K; (Methyl-d3)potassium trifluoroborate; Potassium (Trideuteriomethyl)trifluoroborate; Trideuteriomethyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Methyl-D3-Trifluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity, critical for sensitive research applications. Each batch is analyzed via NMR (1H, 11B, 19F) and mass spectrometry to confirm isotopic enrichment (>98 atom % D) and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Isotopic Purity (Deuterium Content)	≥ 98 atom % D
Potassium Content (ICP-OES)	27.0 - 29.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0 %

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