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Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate, 46.5% BF{3} min, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, 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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under argon
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Specifications
Boiling Point | 125°C to 126°C |
Melting Point | -60°C |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Quantity | 100 g |
Linear Formula | BF3·O(CH2CH3)2 |
UN Number | UN2604 |
Beilstein | 3909607 |
Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
Merck Index | 14,1350 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ether and alcohol. |
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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 vapor. 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 |
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Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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