Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of trimethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate (CAS: 420-37-1)?
Answer
Trimethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate is mainly used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of triflates through a reaction with triflic anhydride. It is also used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds due to its Lewis acidity and reactivity.
About
CAS No
420-37-1
English Name
trimethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate
Molecular Formula
C3H9BF4O
Molecular Weight
147.91 g/mol
SMILES
[B-](F)(F)(F)F.C[O+](C)C
InChIKey
CZVZBKHWOFJNCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
