Boron tribromide, 1M soln. in heptane, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.

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Applications
It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Moisture & Light Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, light, moisture, bases.