Boron Trifluoride Etherate

Boron Trifluoride Etherate is a strong Lewis acid catalyst commonly used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. It is valued for its high reactivity and efficiency in chemical processing.

Available in Packaging : 30 kg DRUM

SKU: CAS NO: 7637-07-2, 13319-75-0 (dihydrate) Category:
Description

Properties

Specification

Molecular formula

BF₃

BF₃ content

47% - 49% (Min.)

Molar mass

67.82(anhydrous) 103.837(dihydrate)

Specific Gravity

1.12 - 1.13

Appearance

colorless gas (anhydrous) colorless liquid (dihydrate)

Transmittance

95% (Min.)

Density

0.00276g/cm³ (anhydrous gas)1.64g/cm³ (dihydrate)

Moisture

3 (Max.)

Applications :

  • Used as a reagent in organic chemistry, typically as a Lewis acid
  • Initiates polymerization reactions of unsaturated compounds such as polyether
  • As a catalyst in some isomerization, alkylation, esterification, condensation and other reactions