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Sigma Aldrich Boron trifluoride-methanol solution

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Boron trifluoride-methanol (BF-M) is an esterification reagent. BF-M is a powerful acidic catalyst for the esterification of the fatty acids. It easily cleaves acetylated dyes resulting in free amino groups. BF-M catalyzed trans esterification of vegetable oils forms biodiesel.Used in the deactylation of acetanilides.It is also used to study the synthesis of amino group containing cyanine dyes of different types and to prepare fatty acid methyl esters.

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CAS 373-57-9
Density 0.859 g/mL (at 25°C)
Molecular Formula CH4BF3O
Linear Formula BF3 -+ MeOH
Quantity 250 mL
MDL Number MFCD00071635
Synonym Trifluoroborane
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 99.85
Percent Purity 12-16% (NaOH, titration)
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