Merck, 72017-10MG, Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate

General description
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.
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Application
Sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate was used in the preparation of poly(n-butyl acrylate)- based ion-selective membranes.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Analysis Note
can contain 1-5% water
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
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