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Atomfair Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate BF3??Et2O C4H10BF3O

Description Boron Trifluoride Diethyl Etherate (CAS 109-63-7) is a highly reactive and versatile complex of boron trifluoride (BF3) and diethyl ether, with the molecular formula C4H10BF3O. This clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid is widely used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis due to its strong electrophilic properties. It is moisture-sensitive and typically handled under inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Ideal for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and polymerization reactions, this reagent is a staple in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Packaged in amber glass bottles under nitrogen to ensure stability and purity, it is available in various quantities…

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Description

Boron Trifluoride Diethyl Etherate (CAS 109-63-7) is a highly reactive and versatile complex of boron trifluoride (BF3) and diethyl ether, with the molecular formula C4H10BF3O. This clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid is widely used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis due to its strong electrophilic properties. It is moisture-sensitive and typically handled under inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Ideal for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and polymerization reactions, this reagent is a staple in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Packaged in amber glass bottles under nitrogen to ensure stability and purity, it is available in various quantities to meet both laboratory and industrial-scale demands.

  • CAS No: 109-63-7
  • Molecular Formula: C4H10BF3O
  • Molecular Weight: 141.93
  • Exact Mass: 142.0776796
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 142.0776796
  • IUPAC Name: ethoxyethane;trifluoroborane
  • SMILES: B(F)(F)F.CCOCC
  • Synonyms: Boron trifluoride etherate, 109-63-7, Boron trifluoride ethyl ether, Boron trifluoride-diethyl etherate, Boron fluoride ethyl ether

Application

Boron Trifluoride Diethyl Etherate is extensively employed as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for Friedel-Crafts reactions, where it facilitates alkylation and acylation of aromatic compounds. It is also used in the polymerization of olefins and epoxides, as well as in the preparation of boron-containing compounds. Researchers value its ability to promote complex transformations under mild conditions, making it indispensable in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.

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