Description

Boron Trichloride is a highly reactive, colorless gas that serves as a fundamental inorganic reagent and a critical source of boron. Its primary value lies in its role as a powerful Lewis acid and chlorinating agent, enabling precise chemical synthesis and material modification. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to drive innovation in electronics, catalysis, and advanced materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a boron dopant source and as an etchant gas in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and plasma etching of silicon and other materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a chlorinating agent in Friedel-Crafts and other organic reactions to synthesize fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Inorganic Synthesis: A key precursor for the production of high-purity boron, boron nitride (BN), and other boron-containing compounds and ceramics.
• Flame Retardants & Additives: Employed in the synthesis of boron-based compounds used as flame retardants and stabilizers in polymers and plastics.
• Metal Refining: Utilized in metallurgical processes for the refining of certain metals and in the production of metal borides.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and chemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trichloride
CAS No.	10294-34-5
Molecular Formula	BCl3
Molecular Weight	117.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloroborane; Boron(III) Chloride; Boron Chloride; Trichloroboron; BCl3; Borane, trichloro-; TCB
EINECS	233-658-4

Quality Control

Our Boron Trichloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards of the electronics and fine chemical sectors. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly labeled, and dedicated cylinder or container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and active metals. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, ensure containers are secured and storage areas are equipped with appropriate gas detection and ventilation systems.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Chlorine (Cl2)	≤ 50 ppm
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 100 ppm
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 50 ppm
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	≤ 30 ppm
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 10 ppm

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