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Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate, 95%, stab. with 3-5% diethyl ether
Description
Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a powerful alkylating agent, especially for ethylation. It is used for the modification of carboxyl residues in proteins. It is involved in the preparation of μ -amino esters from lactams.
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Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a powerful alkylating agent, especially for ethylation. It is used for the modification of carboxyl residues in proteins. It is involved in the preparation of µ -amino esters from lactams.
Solubility
Soluble in dichloromethane.
Notes
Moisture sensitive and hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 84°C to 89°C |
Assay Percent Range | 95%, Stabilized with 3-5% diethyl ether |
Linear Formula | (CH3CH2)3OBF4 |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2925 |
Beilstein | 3598090 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dichloromethane. |
Formula Weight | 189.99 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228-H314 Flammable solid. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 206-705-1 |
RTECSNumber | RR4584700 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | Moisture sensitive |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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