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Trimethyl borate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B20215.AU
1000 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Trimethyl borate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: B20215.AU
1000 mL, Each
Quantity
Chemical Identifiers
CAS
121-43-7
IUPAC Name
trimethyl borate
Molecular Formula
C3H9BO3
InChI Key
WRECIMRULFAWHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COB(OC)OC
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥98.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)
Comment
Material sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥98.5% (U.S. sourced material)
Refractive Index
1.3560-1.3590 @ 20°C (non-U.S. sourced material)
Form
Liquid
Description
Trimethyl borate is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. It is involved in the production of resins, waxes and paints and acts as a methylation agent. As a boron source, it is used to prepare flame retardants, anti-oxidants and corrosion inhibitors. It reacts with Grignard reagents followed by hydrolysis to prepare boronic acid. It is also used as a precursor of borate esters, which finds application in Suzuki coupling reaction. It is an intermediate in the preparation of sodium borohydride.
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Applications
Trimethyl borate is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. It is involved in the production of resins, waxes and paints and acts as a methylation agent. As a boron source, it is used to prepare flame retardants, anti-oxidants and corrosion inhibitors. It reacts with Grignard reagents followed by hydrolysis to prepare boronic acid. It is also used as a precursor of borate esters, which finds application in Suzuki coupling reaction. It is an intermediate in the preparation of sodium borohydride.
Solubility
Miscible with tetrahydrofuran, ether, isoporpylamine, hexane and methanol.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. It decomposes slowly in the presence of moisture and rapidly in water.
Trimethyl borate is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. It is involved in the production of resins, waxes and paints and acts as a methylation agent. As a boron source, it is used to prepare flame retardants, anti-oxidants and corrosion inhibitors. It reacts with Grignard reagents followed by hydrolysis to prepare boronic acid. It is also used as a precursor of borate esters, which finds application in Suzuki coupling reaction. It is an intermediate in the preparation of sodium borohydride.
Solubility
Miscible with tetrahydrofuran, ether, isoporpylamine, hexane and methanol.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. It decomposes slowly in the presence of moisture and rapidly in water.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 2
Acute dermal toxicity
Category 4
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin
Physical Hazards
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection