Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate

Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate - Names and Identifiers

Name	Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate
Synonyms	Potassium neopentyltrifluoroborate Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate 2,2-Dimethylpropyltrifluoroborate potassium 2,2-Dimethylpropyltrifluoroborate potassium salt Potassium (2,2-dimethylprop-1-yl)trifluoroborate
CAS	1150655-02-9

Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C5H11BF3K
Molar Mass	178.0453496
Storage Condition	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
Sensitive	IRRITANT
MDL	MFCD09271780

Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate - Introduction

Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate is an organometallic compound with the chemical formula KBF3(C5H11). The following is a description of some of the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of the compound:

Nature:
-Appearance: Colorless crystalline solid.
-Density: Approximately 1.03 g/mL.
-Melting point: about 210-220°C.
-Solubility: Soluble in some organic solvents (such as ether, tetrahydrofuran).

Use:
Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate has a wide range of applications in organic synthesis and can be used as the following reagents:
-Highly selective fluorination reagent, which can replace hydrogen atoms in organic matter with fluorine atoms to produce fluorinated compounds.
-Reagents for synthesizing organometallic compounds can react with organolithium compounds to generate organolithium-potassium borate interaction products.
-As a selective reducing agent, carboxylic acid esters can be reduced to aldehydes.

Preparation Method:
The synthesis of Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate is usually carried out by the following steps:
1. the reaction of trifluoroboric acid (BF3) with neopentyl lithium (C5H11Li) to generate the corresponding complex.
2. react the obtained complex with potassium chloride (KCl) to form Potassium trifluoro(neopentyl)borate.

Safety Information:
-The compound is less toxic, but it still needs to be handled carefully to avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes.
-When using should follow the laboratory safety procedures, wear gloves, goggles and other personal protective equipment.
-It should be used in a well-ventilated place and avoid contact with fire sources.
-The compound may produce harmful gases when heated, so you need to pay attention to using it under appropriate conditions and ensure that the laboratory has a proper exhaust system.

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