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Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (CAS 79060-88-1)

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Alternate Names:
Benzene, 1,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, boron complex, NaBARF; Tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]boron sodium
Application:
Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate is a lipophilic analogue of tetraphenylborate that is used for solvent extraction of cations
CAS Number:
79060-88-1
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
886.20
Molecular Formula:
C32H12BF24Na
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate is a chemical used primarily as a supporting electrolyte in electrochemical studies. Its role in research is to stabilize the ionic environment and improve the conductivity of solutions in electrochemical cells. This compound is also used for its weakly coordinating anion properties, which make it suitable for studying cationic species in solution. By providing a less coordinating environment, it helps researchers to better understand the reactivity and properties of electroactive species. Additionally, its use in the synthesis of transition metal complexes for catalysis research is noted, as its weak coordination allows for the isolation and characterization of these complexes. The unique structure of the phenyl groups with electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl substituents also makes it an interesting subject for studies on anion interactions and their influence on the physicochemical properties of materials.


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Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate, 250 mg

sc-255620
250 mg
$138.00

Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate, 1 g

sc-255620A
1 g
$223.00