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Boron trifluoride methyl sulfide complex

95%

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl sulfide-trifluoroborane, Trifluoroborane-methyl sulfide

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2S · BF3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
129.94
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

95%

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: boron
reagent type: Lewis acid
reagent type: catalyst

density

1.235 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

thioether

SMILES string

C[S+](C)[B-](F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C2H6BF3S/c1-7(2)3(4,5)6/h1-2H3

InChI key

VPECYQXBNOAJIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Boron trifluoride methyl sulfide complex is a common reagent used for dealkylation of ethers. It can also be used to synthesize boron trifluoride complex with phosphine ligands.

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

3.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-16 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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