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.
Molecular Formula: C16H36BF4N
Molecular Weight: 329.27
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3CH2CH2CH2)4N(BF4)
MDL Number: MFCD00011634
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 155-161 C (lit.)
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).
Beilstein Registry Number: 3577508
EC No.: 207-058-8
Melting Point: 155-161°C(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16