Compound Q&A
How is Triphenylmethylium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate(1-) (CAS: 136040-19-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Triphenylmethylium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate(1-) (CAS: 136040-19-2) is typically synthesized by the reaction of triphenylmethanol with tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. The reaction proceeds via a transformation of the alcohol to the corresponding borate ester, followed by a substitution reaction to form the final product.
About
CAS No
136040-19-2
English Name
Triphenylmethylium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate(1-)
Molecular Formula
C43H15BF20
Molecular Weight
922.4 g/mol
SMILES
[B-](C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1F)F)F)F)F)(C2=C(C(=C(C(=C2F)F)F)F)F)(C3=C(C(=C(C(=C3F)F)F)F)F)C4=C(C(=C(C(=C4F)F)F)F)F.C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C+](C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey
TZOSNOQHGGONMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
