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: 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
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride-dimethanol complex

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• 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