Boron trifluoride etherate, approx. 48% BF3, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Lewis acid

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-63-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H10BF3O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 141.93
• MDL Number: MFCD00013194
• InChI Key: KZMGYPLQYOPHEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: Boron trifluoride ethyl ether
• PubChem CID: 8000
• IUPAC Name: ethoxyethane;trifluoroborane
• SMILES: FB(F)F.CCOCC

• Melting Point: -60.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Straw-Yellow
• Density: 1.1200g/mL
• Boiling Point: 126.0°C
• Flash Point: 58°C
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (C₂H₅)₂O·BF₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3429 to 1.3449
• Quantity: 100 g
• Fieser: 01,70; 02,35; 03,33; 04,44; 05,52; 06,65; 07,31; 08,51; 09,64; 10,52; 11,72; 12,66; 13,3; 14,54; 15,45; 16,44; 17,52
• Merck Index: 15,1352
• Specific Gravity: 1.12
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: decomposes in alcohol,soluble in ether
• Viscosity: 1.89 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 141.93
• Percent Purity: ∼48% BF3
• Physical Form: Liquid, Fuming In Moist Air
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride etherate, 48% BF₃

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Boron trifluoride etherate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• 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/.

RUO – Research Use Only