Tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, 97%

Description

CAS: 661-36-9 | C4H12BF4N | 160.95 g/mol

It is used in the catalytic reduction of 1,6-dihalohexanes by nickel(i) salen electrogenerated at glassy carbon cathodes in dimethylformamide.

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Applications
It is used in the catalytic reduction of 1,6-dihalohexanes by nickel(i) salen electrogenerated at glassy carbon cathodes in dimethylformamide.

Solubility
Solubility in hot water is almost transparent.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas. Protect from humidity.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 661-36-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H12BF4N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 160.95
• MDL Number: MFCD00011745
• InChI Key: XWFABLFRYCHILB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, tetramethylammonium fluoroborate, borate 1-, tetrafluoro-, tetramethylammonium salt, tetramethylazanium tetrafluoroborate, n,n,n-trimethylmethanaminium tetrafluoroborate 1-, tetramethylammonium ion tetrafluoroborate, ammonium, tetramethyl-, tetrafluoroborate 1-, acmc-209ntt, methanaminium, n,n,n-trimethyl-, tetrafluoroborate 1-, tetramethyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate
• PubChem CID: 12621
• IUPAC Name: tetramethylazanium;tetrafluoroborate
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)C.F[B-](F)(F)F

• Melting Point: 417°C to 419°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 3715404
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Formula Weight: 160.95
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetramethylammonium tetrafluoroborate

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	211-547-1
RTECSNumber	BS8300000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only