==Synthesis and structure== Sodium tetraphenylborate is synthesized by the reaction between sodium tetrafluoroborate and phenylmagnesium bromide: A related synthesis involves the use of phenylsodium in place of the Grignard reagent. Unlike smaller counteranions, such as nitrate and the halides, tetraphenylborate confers lipophilicity to its salts.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_tetraphenylborate