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Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It finds application as an electrolyte additive in the capillary electrophoretic separation of polyphenols found in grape seed extracts. It is also used to prepare other tetrabutylammonium salts in aqueous solutions. It is involved in the synthesis of conducting poly(thiophenes).
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Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. It finds application as an electrolyte additive in the capillary electrophoretic separation of polyphenols found in grape seed extracts. It is also used to prepare other tetrabutylammonium salts in aqueous solutions. It is involved in the synthesis of conducting poly(thiophenes).
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetonitrile.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 370°C to 380°C (decomposition) |
| Linear Formula | (CH3CH2)4NBF4 |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 3917638 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol and acetonitrile. |
| Formula Weight | 217.06 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 207-055-1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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