Compound Q&A
What is 2-Bromo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (CAS: 878-23-9)?
Answer
2-Bromo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (CAS: 878-23-9) is a brominated organic compound with a pyridinium cation and a tetrafluoroborate anion. It is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C8H9BrN+·BF4⁻. This compound is used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
878-23-9
English Name
2-Bromo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate
Molecular Formula
C7H9BBrF4N
Molecular Weight
273.86 g/mol
SMILES
CC[N+]1=CC=CC=C1Br.F[B-](F)(F)F
InChIKey
YJDXVQLBIAJTHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 08:06
