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Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, 99%
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 370°C to 380°C (decomposition) |
| Linear Formula | (CH3CH2)4NBF4 |
| Quantity | 100 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
- Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate
RUO – Research Use Only
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