Product Data Sheet
Tetramethylammonium fluoride tetrahydrate
Catalog No. A87708
Tetramethylammonium fluoride tetrahydrate (TMAF) functions as a quaternary ammonium salt and serves as a weak base and fluoride ion source in various organic reactions. Its versatility allows for applications in nucleophilic substitution, functional group deprotection, and ring-opening polymerization, while being compatible with numerous functional groups. TMAF is also employed as a fluorinating agent in medicinal chemistry for radiotracer preparation and protein modification in biochemistry. The tetrahydrate form enhances stability and handling compared to the anhydrous variant, making it an essential reagent in synthetic chemistry.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A87708 |
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| M. Wt | 165.20 |
| Formula | C4H20FNO4 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 17787-40-5 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(C)C.[F-].O.O.O.O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Tetramethylammonium fluoride tetrahydrate (TMAF) functions as a quaternary ammonium salt and serves as a weak base and fluoride ion source in various organic reactions. Its versatility allows for applications in nucleophilic substitution, functional group deprotection, and ring-opening polymerization, while being compatible with numerous functional groups. TMAF is also employed as a fluorinating agent in medicinal chemistry for radiotracer preparation and protein modification in biochemistry. The tetrahydrate form enhances stability and handling compared to the anhydrous variant, making it an essential reagent in synthetic chemistry. |
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