Trimetüüloksoniumtetraboraat

Trimetüüloksoniumtetraboraat is a chemical compound with the molecular formula [(CH3)3O][B(OH)4]. It is a salt formed from the trimethyloxonium cation and the tetraborate anion. The trimethyloxonium cation, [(CH3)3O]+, is a positively charged species where a central oxygen atom is bonded to three methyl groups. The tetraborate anion, [B(OH)4]-, is a boric acid derivative containing a central boron atom bonded to four hydroxide groups.

This compound typically appears as a white solid. Its properties are influenced by both the nature of the cation and the anion. The trimethyloxonium cation is known for its reactivity, often acting as a methylating agent. The tetraborate anion is a form of borate, related to boric acid and its salts, and can participate in reactions characteristic of boron compounds.

Trimetüüloksoniumtetraboraat can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving reactions that generate the trimethyloxonium cation and a source of borate ions. Its applications are generally found in specialized chemical synthesis where its specific ionic components are required. Research into its properties and potential uses continues in the field of inorganic and organic chemistry.