Description
Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate (TBATFB), CAS 429-42-5, is a quaternary ammonium salt. It consists of a central nitrogen atom bonded to four butyl groups (tetrabutylammonium cation, ) and a tetrafluoroborate anion (). This compound is widely utilized in electrochemistry as a supporting electrolyte due to its good solubility in organic solvents, wide electrochemical window, and reasonable conductivity. It helps to increase the conductivity of non-aqueous solutions and minimize ion migration effects in electrochemical studies. TBATFB is also employed as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions between reactants in different phases. It is typically a white crystalline solid. While primarily a laboratory and industrial chemical, it is not generally considered a “pharmaceutical product” for direct therapeutic use, but it can be crucial in the electrochemical analysis or synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
Properties
Property Value CAS Number 429-42-5 Chemical Name Tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-butanaminium tetrafluoroborate(1-) Common Acronym TBATFB; TBAFB; TBABF4 Molecular Formula Molecular Weight 329.27 g/mol Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder or crystals Melting Point Approximately (may vary slightly with purity) Solubility Soluble in many organic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, dichloromethane, acetone, DMF, DMSO); sparingly soluble to slightly soluble in water. Electrochemical Window Wide, making it suitable for various electrochemical applications. Conductivity Provides good ionic conductivity in organic solvents. Purity/Grades Typically available in reagent grade, electrochemical grade (e.g., >98%, >99%). Stability Generally stable under normal laboratory storage conditions; hygroscopic, store in a dry place. Contact Us Now!
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