Tetrapropylammonium tetrafluoroborate (CAS 338-38-5)

Tetrapropylammonium tetrafluoroborate is a quaternary ammonium salt that is widely utilized in the field of electrochemistry, particularly in the formulation of ionic liquids and electrolyte solutions for electrochemical applications. Its role in these solutions is to provide a stable, non-volatile, and conductive medium that can facilitate the transfer of charge in electrochemical cells, such as batteries and supercapacitors. Researchers are interested in tetrapropylammonium tetrafluoroborate for its ability to dissolve a range of metal salts, which is valuable in studies of electrodeposition and metal recovery processes. The compound is also used in the synthesis of other tetrafluoroborate salts and as a supporting electrolyte in organic electrosynthesis, where it can help to improve the efficiency and selectivity of the electrochemical reactions. Additionally, tetrapropylammonium tetrafluoroborate is studied for its thermal stability and as a component in phase-transfer catalysis, where it aids in the transfer of a reactant from one phase into another where the reaction occurs.