Hexadecyltrimethylammonium tetrafluoroborate

• CAT Number: L006975
• CAS Number: 73257-08-6
• Molecular Formula: C19H42BF4N
• Molecular Weight: 371.4
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;tetrafluoroborate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H42N.BF4/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(2,3)4;2-1(3,4)5/h5-19H2,1-4H3;/q+1;-1
• InChIKey: ZYVAQFUOBZOOLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [B-](F)(F)(F)F.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium tetrafluoroborate（Cat No.:L006975）, is a chemical compound represented as C19H42BF4N. It is a quaternary ammonium salt containing a long hydrocarbon chain (hexadecyl) and a tetrafluoroborate counterion. This compound is used in various applications, including as a phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis. Its amphiphilic nature allows it to assist in the transfer of polar and non-polar substances between immiscible phases, facilitating chemical reactions. Hexadecyltrimethylammonium tetrafluoroborate finds uses in pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and analytical chemistry. Its ability to enhance reaction rates and efficiency makes it valuable in the preparation of complex organic molecules in research and industrial processes.