Description

n-Pentyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt is an organotrifluoroborate reagent, a highly valuable class of compounds in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its exceptional stability and handling characteristics compared to traditional boronic acids, making it a superior choice for robust cross-coupling reactions. This reagent is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking reliable and efficient methods for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for introducing the n-pentyl group into complex molecular architectures, crucial for pharmaceutical and material science R&D.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates requiring alkyl chain modifications.
• Agrochemical Product Development: Employed in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where specific alkyl motifs are needed for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a building block for creating specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored side-chain properties.
• Process Chemistry & Scale-up: Its air and moisture stability makes it suitable for development from laboratory-scale discovery to pilot plant and manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Pentyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt
CAS No.	872054-60-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10BF3K
Molecular Weight	177.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium n-Pentyltrifluoroborate; Potassium Pentyltrifluoroborate; n-Amyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium (Pentyl)trifluoroborate; 1-Butyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt (common misnomer); K[n-C5H11BF3]; Potassium Trifluoro(n-pentyl)borate
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Quality Control

Our n-Pentyltrifluoroborate Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 19F) and HPLC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance in sensitive coupling reactions. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
11B NMR Purity	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Potassium Content	21.0 - 23.0 %

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