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Trimethylsulfonium tetrafluoroborate, 98+%
Description
Trimethylsulfonium tetrafluoroborate, is used as Methylene transfer agent and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as a raw material in organic synthesis.
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Trimethylsulfonium tetrafluoroborate, is used as Methylene transfer agent and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as a raw material in organic synthesis.
Solubility
It is soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 214°C to 218°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 3708437 |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 163.98 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Trimethylsulfonium tetrafluoroborate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious 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: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 211-632-3 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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