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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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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | -60°C |
| Density | 1.13 |
| Boiling Point | 125°C to 126°C |
| Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
| Odor | Acrid |
| Linear Formula | BF3O(CH2CH3)2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.344 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN2604 |
| Beilstein | 3909607 |
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Safety and Handling
- Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Boron trifluoride-diethyl etherate
RUO – Research Use Only