2,4,6-Tri-''tert''-butylpyrimidine is the

organic compound Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon. For example, carbon-co ...

with the formula HC(Bu^tC)₂N₂C^tBu where ^tBu = (CH₃)₃C. It is a substituted derivative of the heterocycle

pyrimidine Pyrimidine (; ) is an aromatic, heterocyclic, organic compound similar to pyridine (). One of the three diazines (six-membered heterocyclics with two nitrogen atoms in the ring), it has nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3 in the ring. The oth ...

. Known also as TTBP, this compound is of interest as a base that is sufficiently bulky to not bind

boron trifluoride Boron trifluoride is the inorganic compound with the formula . This pungent, colourless, and toxic gas forms white fumes in moist air. It is a useful Lewis acid and a versatile building block for other boron compounds. Structure and bonding The g ...

but still able to bind protons. It is less expensive that the related bulky derivatives of pyridine such as 2,6-di-''tert''-butylpyridine, 2,4,6-tri-''tert''-butylpyridine, and 2,6-di-''tert''-butyl-4-methylpyridine.

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