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Tropylium tetrafluoroborate, 97%
Description
Reactant or reagent involved in Retro-Buchner reactions for synthesis of arylcyclopropanes, α-Cyanation of imines, electrochemical redox transformations, oxidative C-H activation of aliphatic aldehydes.
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Reactant or reagent involved in Retro-Buchner reactions for synthesis of arylcyclopropanes, α-Cyanation of imines, electrochemical redox transformations, oxidative C-H activation of aliphatic aldehydes.
Solubility
Soluble in hot methanol.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, strong bases, water/ moisture.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼240°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN1759 |
Beilstein | 3574512 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in hot methanol. |
Formula Weight | 177.94 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | Tropylium tetrafluoroborate |
Safety and Handling

- Tropylium tetrafluoroborate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tropylium tetrafluoroborate
RUO – Research Use Only
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