Description
Tris(2H-hexafluoroisopropyl) borate (CAS No. 6919-80-8) is a highly fluorinated borate ester with the molecular formula C9H3BF18O3. This specialized chemical compound, also known by its IUPAC name tris(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl) borate, is characterized by its unique hexafluoroisopropyl groups, which impart exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance. It is a valuable reagent for advanced applications in organic synthesis, catalysis, and materials science, particularly where fluorinated compounds are required. The product is supplied as a high-purity compound, ensuring consistency and reliability for research and industrial applications. Proper handling under inert conditions is recommended due to its sensitivity to moisture.
Properties
- CAS Number: 6919-80-8
- Complexity: 444
- IUPAC Name: tris[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl] borate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H3BF18O3/c11-4(12,13)1(5(14,15)16)29-10(30-2(6(17,18)19)7(20,21)22)31-3(8(23,24)25)9(26,27)28/h1-3H
- InChI Key: GCMBIWYUVPAPEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 511.9887810
- Molecular Formula: C9H3BF18O3
- Molecular Weight: 511.90
- SMILES: B(OC(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)(OC(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)OC(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F
- Topological: 27.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 511.9887810
- Synonyms: Tris(2H-hexafluoroisopropyl) borate, 670-976-6, 6919-80-8, Boric Acid Tris(hexafluoroisopropyl) Ester, Tris(hexafluoroisopropyl) Borate, BORICACIDTRIS(HEXAFLUOROISOPROPYL)ESTER, tris(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl) borate, MFCD00191615, Boric acid tris(2H-hexafluoroisopropyl) ester, SCHEMBL1484019, BS-23880, B1645, T71236, Tris(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl) borate, tris(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopro-pyl) borate
Application
Tris(2H-hexafluoroisopropyl) borate is widely utilized as a fluorinated Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, enabling efficient transformations under mild conditions. Its hexafluoroisopropyl groups enhance solubility in fluorinated solvents, making it ideal for specialty polymer and coating formulations. Researchers also employ it as a precursor for boron-containing advanced materials, including flame-retardant additives and high-performance electrolytes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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