Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in Mukaiyama aldol addition, alkylation, acetylation, isomerization, dehydrations and condensation reactions. It is involved in the prepattion of polyethers in polymerization reactions. As a catalyst, it is used in the preparation of cyclopentyl- and cycloheptyl[b]indoles and other diborane. It is also used in sensitive neutron detectors in ionization chambers as well as monitoring radiation levels in earth’s atmosphere.

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Applications
Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in Mukaiyama aldol addition, alkylation, acetylation, isomerization, dehydrations and condensation reactions. It is involved in the prepattion of polyethers in polymerization reactions. As a catalyst, it is used in the preparation of cyclopentyl- and cycloheptyl[b]indoles and other diborane. It is also used in sensitive neutron detectors in ionization chambers as well as monitoring radiation levels in earth’s atmosphere.

Solubility
Miscible with ether and alcohol.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in cool place. Recommended to use under inet atomosphere. Incompatible with metals, acids, bases, alcohols, alkali metals, oxidizing agents and water. Reacts violently with water.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -60°C
• Density: 1.13
• Boiling Point: 125°C to 126°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (116°F)
• Odor: Acrid
• Refractive Index: 1.344
• Linear Formula: BF_{3€O(CH2CH3)2}
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2604
• Beilstein: 3909607
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1350
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ether and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 141.93
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H314-H332-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H372-H314-H318-H226-H302 Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: BORON TRIFLUORIDE DIETHYL ETHERATE
EINECSNumber	203-689-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only