Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate, Selectophore

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Analysis Note

can contain 1-5% water

Application

Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate was used in the preparation of poly(n-butyl acrylate)- based ion-selective membranes.

General description

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Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate is a lipophilic ion which is insoluble in water. It is also strong against acids and oxidants. It can be prepared using boron trifluoride and 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenylmagnesium iodide as major components.

Legal Information

Selectophore is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

Other Notes

Lipophilic additive for solvent polymeric membrane electrodes and optodes; Highly lipophilic analogue of tetraphenylborate used for solvent extraction of cations; Anionic phase-transfer catalyst

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.