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Potassium tetrakis(4-chlorophenyl)borate, 98%
Description
Potassium tetrakis(4-chlorophenyl)borate is used as lipophilic anionic site in constructing fluorescent optode for sodium. It was also used as coating for the piezoelectric crystal in quantifying Potassium using quartz crystal microbalance.
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Potassium tetrakis(4-chlorophenyl)borate is used as lipophilic anionic site in constructing fluorescent optode for sodium. It was also used as coating for the piezoelectric crystal in quantifying Potassium using quartz crystal microbalance.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible with moisture and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Beilstein | 4117827 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 496.12 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Potassium tetrakis(4-chlorophenyl)borate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 238-723-0 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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