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Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate

SKU 90035761 CAS 6681-36-3 BF3 · O(C2H5)2 MW 141.93 Available on enquiry

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Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate is a versatile Lewis acid catalyst used extensively in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. This chemical has the molecular formula BF3 · O(C2H5)2 and a molecular weight of 141.93. It is classified as a danger and must be stored at 2 to 8 °C. CAS 6681-36-3. Molekula supplies Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90035761
CAS Number
6681-36-3
IUPAC Name
ethoxyethane;trifluoroborane
Molecular Formula
BF3 · O(C2H5)2
Molecular Weight
141.93
Exact Mass
142.0777
SMILES
B(F)(F)F.CCOCC
InChIKey
KZMGYPLQYOPHEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H10O.BF3/c1-3-5-4-2;2-1(3)4/h3-4H2,1-2H3;
PubChem CID
517922

Synonyms

  • (Diethyl ether)trifluoroborane
  • (diethyloxo)trifluoro-lambda5-borane
  • (diethyloxonio)trifluoroborate
  • Boron fluoride etherate
  • Boron fluoride monoetherate
  • Boron fluoride-ethyl etherate
  • Boron trifluoride ethyl etherate (1:1)
  • Boron, trifluoro[1,1'-oxybis[ethane]]-, (T-4)-
  • Ethyl ether, cmpd with boron fluoride (BF3) (1:1)
  • Trifluoroborane-1,1'-oxybis(ethane) (1:1)

Frequently asked questions

What is Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate used for?

It is primarily used as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, including polymerizations, alkylations, and isomerizations.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is BF3 · O(C2H5)2 and the molecular weight is 141.93 g/mol.

How should Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate be stored?

This product should be stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 °C.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing or research requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.

What is the CAS number for this product?

The CAS number for Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate is 6681-36-3.

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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