Description

Triethyl Borate is a versatile organoboron compound with the CAS registry number 150-46-9, serving as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a source of boron and as a mild Lewis acid catalyst, facilitating critical reactions in the production of high-performance materials. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A crucial reagent in the preparation of other boron compounds, pharmaceuticals, and complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst & Reaction Modifier: Used as a mild Lewis acid catalyst in esterification, transesterification, and other organic transformations.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a cross-linking agent and modifier in the production of specialty resins, adhesives, and flame-retardant materials.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes as a boron source for creating thin films and dopants.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain herbicides and pesticides.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a standard reagent and solvent in academic and industrial R&D for novel material development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethyl Borate
CAS No.	150-46-9
Molecular Formula	C6H15BO3
Molecular Weight	145.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Boric Acid Triethyl Ester; Ethyl Borate; Triethoxyborane; Boron Triethoxide; Triethyl Orthoborate; B(OEt)3; TEB
EINECS	205-760-7

Quality Control

Our Triethyl Borate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.856 - 0.860 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.374 - 1.378
Boiling Point	118 - 120 °C

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