Description

Potassium (Cyanomethyl)Trifluoroborate is a versatile organotrifluoroborate salt, a crucial building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling robust and selective carbon-carbon bond formation via Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, offering superior stability and handling compared to traditional boronic acids. This reagent is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for constructing biaryl and alkyl-aryl linkages in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific aromatic frameworks.
• Material Science & OLEDs: Employed in the production of conjugated polymers and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials through palladium-catalyzed coupling.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Useful for incorporating cyanomethyl motifs into molecular probes and bio-conjugates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables the scalable, efficient production of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (Cyanomethyl)Trifluoroborate
CAS No.	888711-58-8
Molecular Formula	C2H2BF3KN
Molecular Weight	135.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Cyanomethyltrifluoroborate; Potassium (Cyanomethyl)trifluoro borate; (Cyanomethyl)trifluoroborate Potassium Salt; Potassium Trifluoro(cyanomethyl)borate; K[Cyanomethyl-BF3]; Potassium (Cyanomethyl-BF3); Potassium (2-Cyanoethyl)trifluoroborate (common misnomer, verify structure); Potassium (Cyanomethylene)trifluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (Cyanomethyl)Trifluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 13C), HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
11B NMR Purity	≥ 97%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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