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Boron trifluoride-dimethanol complex, 50-52% w/w boron trifluoride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It finds it application as a reagent for esterification of acids and also for the selective cleavage of trityl ethers.
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It finds it application as a reagent for esterification of acids and also for the selective cleavage of trityl ethers.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
^=50% boron fluoride in methanol

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.222 |
Boiling Point | 58°C to 60°C (4 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 68°C (154°F) |
Quantity | 250 mL |
UN Number | UN2922 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Hydrolyzes in water. |
IUPAC Name | boron(3+) hydrogen methanol methanolate trifluoride |
Formula Weight | 131.89 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 50 to 52% w/w boron trifluoride |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0451400 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/10/2024 | B21357.AU,B21357.AK |
10161330 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21357.AU,B21357.AK |
10151407 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21357.AU,B21357.AK |
J1538B | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21357.AU,B21357.AK |
10221081 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21357.AU,B21357.AK |
Safety and Handling



- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- 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/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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