Description

Benzyltriethylammonium Borohydride is a versatile quaternary ammonium borohydride salt, valued for its dual functionality as a phase-transfer catalyst and a mild, selective reducing agent. This compound is particularly significant for facilitating reactions in biphasic systems and for the controlled reduction of sensitive functional groups under mild conditions. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, widely used in alkylation, esterification, and ether synthesis.
• Selective Reduction: Acts as a mild reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, acid chlorides, and other sensitive electrophiles in organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the key reduction steps for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a catalyst or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of pesticides and herbicides through catalytic and reductive steps.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltriethylammonium Borohydride
CAS No.	85874-45-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄BN
Molecular Weight	205.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyltriethylammonium Tetrahydroborate; N-Benzyl-N,N-diethylethanaminium Borohydride; TEBAB; BTEAB; Benzyltriethylammonium Hydroborate; (Benzyltriethylammonio)borohydride; Benzyltriethylazanium Boranuide
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Quality Control

Our Benzyltriethylammonium Borohydride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and industrial chemical applications.

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). 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 maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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