Description

Potassium (Bromomethyl)Trifluoroborate is a versatile organotrifluoroborate salt, a crucial building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its stability and reactivity, serving as a superior alternative to air- and moisture-sensitive boronic acids in cross-coupling reactions. This reagent is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable and efficient methods for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for introducing the bromomethyl group into complex molecules under mild conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Peptide Modification and Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific labeling and functionalization of biomolecules.
• Radiolabeling Precursor: Acts as an intermediate for introducing radioactive isotopes for imaging and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (Bromomethyl)Trifluoroborate
CAS No.	888711-44-2
Molecular Formula	CH2BBrF3K
Molecular Weight	191.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Bromomethyltrifluoroborate; Potassium Trifluoro(bromomethyl)borate; (Bromomethyl)trifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium (Bromomethyl)trifluoroboranuide; Bromomethylpotassium Trifluoroborate; KBrCH2BF3; Bromomethyl-BF3K
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (Bromomethyl)Trifluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Potentiometric Titration)	≥ 97%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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