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Boron trifluoride-dimethanol complex, 50-52% w/w boron trifluoride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B21357.AU
1000 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Boron trifluoride-dimethanol complex, 50-52% w/w boron trifluoride, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B21357.AU
1000 mL, Each
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Catalog number: B21357.AU
also known as B21357-AU
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
2802-68-8
IUPAC Name
bis(methanol); trifluoroborane
Molecular Formula
C2H8BF3O2
InChI Key
MPRMFRXCVMCOMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CO.CO.FB(F)F
Appearance (Color)
Clear, colourless
Form
fuming liquid
Assay (unspecified)
BF3 content50 - 53% w/w
Density @20°C
1.210 - 1.235 kg/L

Description

It finds it application as a reagent for esterification of acids and also for the selective cleavage of trityl ethers.

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 finds it application as a reagent for esterification of acids and also for the selective cleavage of trityl ethers.

Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.

Notes
^=50% boron fluoride in methanol
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Acute dermal toxicity
    Category 3
    Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
    Category 3
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 1
    Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H311 + H331 - Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    H370 - Causes damage to organs

    H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    Combustible liquid

    EUH014 - Reacts violently with water

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

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

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    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