Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
910251-10-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
;Chemical Purity0.95 ;Appearance:White to off-white powder ;Molecular Formula:C5H11BF3KOMolecular Weight:194.04
Potassium (tert-butoxymethyl)trifluoroborate is a specialized organofluorine reagent used in cross-coupling reactions. Its core synthesis involves the borylation of tert-butyl bromide followed by complexation with potassium fluoride. The molecular formula is C5H12BF3K and its CAS number is 136548-57-9.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent hydrolysis. Avoid contact with moisture as it releases toxic boron compounds. Use appropriate PPE including gloves and eye protection during handling.