Description
Tetraethylammonium Hexafluorophosphate (CAS 429-07-2) is a high-purity, non-hygroscopic salt widely utilized in electrochemical applications. With the molecular formula C8H20F6NP, this compound serves as a critical supporting electrolyte due to its excellent solubility in organic solvents such as acetonitrile, dimethylformamide (DMF), and propylene carbonate. Its stability under electrochemical conditions makes it ideal for cyclic voltammetry, electrosynthesis, and battery research. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure longevity, this reagent is rigorously tested for trace metals and moisture content to meet the stringent demands of advanced research. Suitable for use in both academic and industrial laboratories, it is available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms.
Properties
- CAS Number: 429-07-2
- Complexity: 110
- IUPAC Name: tetraethylammonium;hexafluorophosphate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H20N.F6P/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4;1-7(2,3,4,5)6/h5-8H2,1-4H3;/q+1;-1
- InChI Key: KLKUOIXSIDDDCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 275.12375561
- Molecular Formula: C8H20F6NP
- Molecular Weight: 275.22
- SMILES: CC[N+](CC)(CC)CC.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F
- Monoisotopic Mass: 275.12375561
- Synonyms: Tetraethylammonium hexafluorophosphate, 429-07-2, NSC 404041, EINECS 207-056-7, AI3-16950, AMMONIUM, TETRAETHYL-, HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE(1-), DTXSID10195552, Ethanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-), DTXCID50118043, Ethanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-) (9CI), 207-056-7, Tetraethylammoniumhexafluorophosphate, tetraethylazanium;hexafluorophosphate, Tetraethylammonium Hexafluorophosphate(V), MFCD00043179, Et4NPF6, KLKUOIXSIDDDCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N, NSC404041, FT84109, NSC-404041, hexafluoro–phosphanuide; tetraethylazanium, Tetraethylammonium hexafluorophosphate, 99%, CS-0130525, NS00080051, E75953, hexafluoro-lambda-phosphanuide; tetraethylazanium, Ethanaminium,N,N-triethyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-), Tetraethylammonium hexafluorophosphate, for electrochemical analysis, >=99.0%
Application
Tetraethylammonium Hexafluorophosphate is extensively employed as a conductive salt in non-aqueous electrolytes for electrochemical synthesis, including the one-pot generation of porphyrin dimers. It also facilitates the reduction of esters in aprotic solvents, enabling precise control over reaction conditions. Its high electrochemical stability makes it a preferred choice for advanced battery research and organic electrosynthesis applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.7%)
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