Boron trifluoride etherate, approx. 48% BF3, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Lewis acid

Specifications

• Melting Point: -60.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Straw-Yellow
• Density: 1.1200g/mL
• Boiling Point: 126.0°C
• Flash Point: 58°C
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3429 to 1.3449
• Linear Formula: (C₂H₅)₂O·BF₃
• Quantity: 25 g
• Fieser: 01,70; 02,35; 03,33; 04,44; 05,52; 06,65; 07,31; 08,51; 09,64; 10,52; 11,72; 12,66; 13,3; 14,54; 15,45; 16,44; 17,52
• Specific Gravity: 1.12
• Merck Index: 15,1352
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: decomposes in alcohol,soluble in ether
• Viscosity: 1.89 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 141.93
• Percent Purity: approx. 48% BF3
• Physical Form: Liquid, Fuming In Moist Air
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride etherate, 48% BF₃

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rin
EINECSNumber	203-689-8
TSCA	TSCA
Recommended Storage	Product darkens on storage

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only