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Boron trifluoride-acetic acid complex,35-36.5% BF3, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11471.AU
1000 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Boron trifluoride-acetic acid complex,35-36.5% BF3, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11471.AU
1000 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A11471.AU
also known as A11471-AU
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
373-61-5
IUPAC Name
boron(3+) dihydrogen diacetate trifluoride
Molecular Formula
C4H8BF3O4
InChI Key
OVYKFNOIPQYMRU-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES
[H+].[H+].[B+3].[F-].[F-].[F-].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O
Assay from Supplier's CofA
35-36.5% (BF3)
Comment
May darken on storage
Appearance (Color)
Clear,colorless to pale yellow to yellow brown
Form
Liquid

Description

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used as a desilylating agent. It is also been used in the protodesilylation of the phenyl group as part of the conversion of the dimethylphenylsilyl group into a hydroxyl group with retention of configuration.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used as a desilylating agent. It is also been used in the protodesilylation of the phenyl group as part of the conversion of the dimethylphenylsilyl group into a hydroxyl group with retention of configuration.

Solubility
It reacts with water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store under inert gas. Stable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, moist air, metals, strong oxidizing agents. Store under dry atmosphere.
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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    Combustible liquid

    Precautionary Statements

    P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

    P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician