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.

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2802-68-8
• Molecular Formula: C2H8BF3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00071635
• InChI Key: MPRMFRXCVMCOMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: boron trifluoride-methanol solution, boron trifluoride-methanol complex, boron trifluoride methanol, boron trifluoride-methanol solution in methanol, bf3 methanol, .bf3 in methanol, boron fluoride methanol, bf3 meoh, borontrifluoride methanol, boron trifluoride solution
• PubChem CID: 11062313
• SMILES: CO.CO.FB(F)F

• Density: 1.222
• Boiling Point: 58°C to 60°C (4 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 68°C (154°F)
• Quantity: 1000 mL
• UN Number: UN2922
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes in water.
• IUPAC Name: methanol;trifluoroborane
• Formula Weight: 131.89
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 50 to 52% w/w boron trifluoride
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride-dimethanol complex

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H311+H331-H314-H335-H370-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H314-H318-H227 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-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: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	220-543-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only