Product Name: Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate
Other Name: Pcy3 HBF4
CAS No.: 58656-04-5
Chemical Structure:

Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate Application:
Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate is a stable phosphonium salt widely used as a precursor of Tricyclohexylphosphine (PCy₃) — a key ligand in transition-metal catalysis. Its tetrafluoroborate form offers improved air and moisture stability compared to the free phosphine, making it ideal for safe handling and storage in industrial environments.
This compound is commonly used in homogeneous catalysis, organometallic synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediate development. It plays an essential role in catalytic reactions such as hydrogenation, cross-coupling (e.g., Suzuki–Miyaura, Stille, and Heck reactions), and olefin metathesis, where PCy₃ ligands enhance reaction efficiency and selectivity.
With high purity and batch consistency, Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate serves as a reliable source material for research institutions and manufacturing industries focusing on catalyst formulation, fine chemical synthesis, and process optimization. Applications:
1. Catalyst Precursor in Transition Metal Complexes
Used as a stable and easy-to-handle source of tricyclohexylphosphine ligands in palladium, ruthenium, and rhodium-based catalytic systems for hydrogenation and C–C coupling reactions.
2. Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Applied in the preparation of complex organic molecules, including active pharmaceutical intermediates (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials that require precise catalytic control.
3. Advanced Material and Research Applications
Serves as a phosphine source in academic and industrial R&D related to organometallic chemistry, catalyst screening, and ligand development for high-performance catalytic systems.
Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Tricyclohexylphosphine Tetrafluoroborate Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.

