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8.01647

Sigma-Aldrich

Boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Boron trifluoride-diethyl ether complex, Boron trifluoride-ethyl etherate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H10O · BF3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
141.93
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352301
EC Index Number:
203-689-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

2.35 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

185 °C (DIN 51794)

expl. lim.

5.1-18.2 % (v/v)

kinematic viscosity

1.69 cSt(20 °C)

mp

-58 °C

transition temp

flash point 58.5 °C (DIN 51758)

density

1.13 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

B(F)(F)F.O(CC)CC

InChI

1S/C4H10O.BF3/c1-3-5-4-2;2-1(3)4/h3-4H2,1-2H3;

InChI key

KZMGYPLQYOPHEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Synthesis of a new boron complex with imine ligand: Synthesis, characterization and fluorescent properties: This article discusses the synthesis and properties of a novel boron complex with imine ligand, highlighting its fluorescent characteristics (Şen, 2019).
  • Facile synthesis of diphenylmethyl esters from 2-diphenylmethoxypyridine using catalytic boron trifluoride· diethyl etherate: A method for synthesizing diphenylmethyl esters employing boron trifluoride· diethyl etherate as a catalyst is presented (La and Kim, 2018).
  • An impedance-morphology study on poly (3-methylthiophene) coated electrode obtained in boron trifluoride diethyl etherate–acetonitrile: This research examines the effects of boron trifluoride diethyl etherate on the impedance and morphology of polythiophene coatings (Dolas and Sarac, 2014).
  • A fast and practical synthesis of tert-butyl esters from 2-tert-butoxypyridine using boron trifluoride· diethyl etherate under mild conditions: The article details a synthesis technique for tert-butyl esters using boron trifluoride· diethyl etherate, emphasizing its efficiency and mild reaction conditions (La and Kim, 2018).

Analysis Note

Assay BF3 (acidimetric): 48.0 - 52.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.120 - 1.130

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 1 Inhalation

Target Organs

Kidney

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

137.3 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

58.5 °C - closed cup


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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

8016479999:
8016470000:
8016470250:
8016471007:
8016472501:
8016479027:
IN2RCMB801647:
8016471000:
8016470257:
8016470501:
IN28016472500:
US1801647/1000:
IN28016470500:
8016470521:
8016472521:
8016479025:


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