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Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate

99%, powder

Synonym(s):

Ammonium tetra-n-butyl tetrafluoroborate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N(BF4)
CAS Number:
429-42-5
Molecular Weight:
329.27
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24853042
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Number:
207-058-8
MDL number:
MFCD00011634
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3577508
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Product Name

Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate, 99%

Quality Segment

assay

99%

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: ammonium, reaction type: phase-transfer

mp

155-161 °C (lit.)

solubility

methanol: soluble 10%, clear, colorless

SMILES string

F[B-](F)(F)F.CCCC[N+](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

InChI

1S/C16H36N.BF4/c1-5-9-13-17(14-10-6-2,15-11-7-3)16-12-8-4;2-1(3,4)5/h5-16H2,1-4H3;/q+1;-1

InChI key

NNZZSJSQYOFZAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate is used as an electrolyte for the series of arylketone synthesis.

Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate (TBATFB) is a phase transfer catalyst. It can be synthesized by the reaction between 30% aqueous solution of tetrafluoroboric acid and 40% aqueous solution of tetrabutylamonium hydroxide. Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate acts as an electrolyte and inhibits the self-assembly of alkylthiosulfate on gold.

Application

Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate may be used in the following studies:
  • As supporting electrolyte in the voltammetric determination of Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ(9)-THC).
  • Synthesis of biologically relevant macrolactones, Sansalvamide A.
  • As supporting electrolyte in the determination of the oxidation and reduction potentials of 5,10,15,20-tetra[3-(3-trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]porphyrin by cyclic voltammetry.
  • Preparation of 1:1 adduct with 1,10-phenanthroline.
  • Used to prepare other tetrabutylammonium salts in aqueous solutions.
  • As electrolyte additive in the synthesis of conducting poly(thiophenes).

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Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

No data available

Flash Point (°C)

No data available

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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