Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
1111732-87-6
Standard:
In-house Standards,
;Chemical PurityConforms HNMR ;Appearance:White to off-white solid ;Molecular Formula:C5H4BF3KNMolecular Weight:184.9964696
Potassium 4-pyridyltrifluoroborate is a specialized organofluorine reagent used in cross-coupling chemistry. Its molecular formula is C6H5BF3K and CAS number is 1207822-55-0. The compound is typically synthesized via borylation of 4-bromopyridine followed by fluorination.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent hydrolysis. Use appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles due to potential irritancy. Avoid contact with moisture or strong acids which may release toxic hydrogen fluoride gas.