Tri-tert-butylphosphonium Tetrafluoroborate

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  • CAT Number: R034078
  • CAS Number: 131274-22-1
  • Molecular Formula: C12H28BF4P
  • Molecular Weight: 290.13
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Tri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate(Cat No.:R034078)is an organophosphonium salt composed of a bulky tri-tert-butylphosphonium cation and a tetrafluoroborate (BF₄⁻) counterion. The steric bulk of the tert-butyl groups around the phosphorus atom imparts high stability and low nucleophilicity, making the compound useful in organocatalysis and phase-transfer catalysis. The tetrafluoroborate anion enhances solubility in organic solvents and contributes to the salt’s thermal and chemical stability. This compound is often employed as a precursor to tri-tert-butylphosphine or used directly in transition-metal catalyzed reactions, particularly where mild, air-stable phosphorus sources are desired.


CAS Number 131274-22-1
Synonyms

Tri-tert-butylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate; Tris(tert-butyl)phosphine Tetrafluoroborate; Tris(tert-butyl)phosphonium Tetrafluoroborate;

Molecular Formula C12H28BF4P
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name tritert-butylphosphanium;tetrafluoroborate
InChI InChI=1S/C12H27P.BF4/c1-10(2,3)13(11(4,5)6)12(7,8)9;2-1(3,4)5/h1-9H3;/q;-1/p+1
InChIKey YTJUCJAUJCXFTN-UHFFFAOYSA-O
SMILES [B-](F)(F)(F)F.CC(C)(C)[PH+](C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C
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