Description

Triphenylborane is an organoboron compound widely used as a versatile reagent and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its strong Lewis acidity, making it an effective catalyst for polymerization reactions and a key component in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst in olefin polymerization processes, such as for polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in cross-coupling and hydroboration reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Material Science: Utilized in the research and development of boron-based advanced materials and OLED components.
• Hydroboration Agent: Facilitates the addition of boron-hydrogen bonds across alkenes and alkynes for subsequent functionalization.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Triphenylborane
CAS No.	960-71-4
Molecular Formula	C18H15B
Molecular Weight	242.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylboron; Boron, triphenyl-; B(C6H5)3; Phenylboron; Triphenylborine; NSC 163045; TPB
EINECS	213-516-6

Quality Control

Our Triphenylborane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical applications in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	138 - 142 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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