Description

Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dihydrogentrifluoride is a specialized quaternary ammonium fluoride salt, serving as a highly effective source of bifluoride (HF₂⁻) anions. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile and powerful fluorinating agent and phase-transfer catalyst in demanding synthetic chemistry. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Fluorination Reactions: As a key reagent for introducing fluorine atoms into organic substrates under mild conditions.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in nucleophilic fluorination.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key intermediates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance their stability and efficacy.
• Materials Science: For the surface modification of materials and in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers.
• Laboratory Research: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dihydrogentrifluoride
CAS No.	99337-56-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₈F₃N
Molecular Weight	301.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Bifluoride; TBABF; Tetra-n-Butylammonium Hydrogen Difluoride; TBAHF₂; Tetrabutylammonium Dihydrogentrifluoride; TBA(HF₂); (n-C₄H₉)₄N⁺HF₂⁻; Tetrabutylammonium Fluoride Hydrofluoride
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Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylammonium Dihydrogentrifluoride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing exact specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
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.