Description

Boron Tribromide is a highly reactive and versatile inorganic reagent essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its powerful bromination and Lewis acid catalytic properties, enabling precise molecular transformations. This compound is critically needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from intermediate synthesis to catalyst preparation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the bromination and demethylation of complex organic molecules in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Catalyst & Co-catalyst Preparation: Serves as a potent Lewis acid catalyst in organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.
• Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and as a dopant source in the production of boron-containing thin films and semiconductors.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of boron-based polymers, flame retardants, and advanced ceramic precursors.
• Agrochemical Production: Utilized in the synthesis of specific boron-containing herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Laboratory Reagent & Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a derivatization agent and a strong dehydrating agent in various analytical and research procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Tribromide
CAS No.	10294-33-4
Molecular Formula	BBr₃
Molecular Weight	250.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Bromide; Tribromoborane; Borane, tribromo-; BBr₃; Boron(III) bromide
EINECS	233-657-0

Quality Control

Our Boron Tribromide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BBr₃)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.