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Tetra-n-butylammonium hexafluorophosphate, 98%
Description
Tetra-n-butylammonium hexafluorophosphate is used as a supporting electrolyte in nonaqueous electrochemistry. It is chemically inert, thereby allowing the usage as an inert electrolyte with potential range. It enhances the performance of single-layer organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs).
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Tetra-n-butylammonium hexafluorophosphate is used as a supporting electrolyte in nonaqueous electrochemistry. It is chemically inert, thereby allowing the usage as an inert electrolyte with potential range. It enhances the performance of single-layer organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs).
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, acetonitrile and tetrhydrofuran.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 242°C to 248°C |
Linear Formula | [CH3(CH2)3]4NPF6 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone,acetonitrile and tetrhydrofuran. |
IUPAC Name | hexafluoro-λ⁵-phosphanuide; tetrabutylazanium |
Formula Weight | 387.44 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Tetra-n-butylammonium hexafluorophosphate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. 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 | 221-472-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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