Nitronium tetrafluoroborate, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Nitronium tetrafluoroborate has been shown to be a versatile nitrating agent for nitrogen compounds, giving the corresponding N-nitro derivative when reacted with secondary aliphatic amines, an acyl aliphatic amine, a carbamate ester: a diacyl amine and primary amides.

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Applications
Nitronium tetrafluoroborate has been shown to be a versatile nitrating agent for nitrogen compounds, giving the corresponding N-nitro derivative when reacted with secondary aliphatic amines, an acyl aliphatic amine, a carbamate ester: a diacyl amine and primary amides.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases, water/moisture and heat. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas. Keep it refrigerated.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13826-86-3
• Molecular Formula: BF4NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.81
• MDL Number: MFCD00011432
• InChI Key: XYRQURYIJKJVSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: nitronium tetrafluoroborate, nitronium ion tetrafluoroborate, nitronium tetrafluoroboron, nitroniumtetrafluoroborate, nitronium.tetrafluoroborate, nitronium tetrafluoroborate, 0.3-0.5m solution in sulfolane
• PubChem CID: 11073463
• SMILES: [O-][NH+]=O.F[B-](F)(F)F

• Melting Point: ∽240°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Linear Formula: NO₂BF₄
• UN Number: UN3260
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• IUPAC Name: dioxoamine; tetrafluoroboranuide
• Formula Weight: 132.81
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitronium tetrafluoroborate

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