[Au(PPh3)2]+[BF4]−

The synthesis and structural characterization of the title compound, bis(triphenylphosphine)gold(I) tetrafluoroborate, [Au(PPh3)2]+[BF4]−, are reported. The BF4− anion does not interact with the Au centre. The coordination geometry about Au is close to linear, with Au—P distances 2.321 (3) and 2.322 (3) Å and angle P1—Au—P2 167.3 (1)°. The range of P—C distances are from 1.787 (10) to 1.823 (9) Å.