Description

Boron Trifluoride Phosphoric Acid Complex is a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and reagent formed by the coordination of boron trifluoride with phosphoric acid. This complex is valued for its enhanced stability and handling properties compared to gaseous boron trifluoride, making it a critical component in demanding synthetic and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for catalysis, alkylation, and polymerization reactions.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, esterification, and condensation reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the production of specific polymers and resins, including certain epoxy curing processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates key synthetic steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in the manufacture of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules.
• Petroleum Alkylation: Serves as a catalyst in alkylation processes within petroleum refining to produce high-octane fuel components.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in research and development for method development and small-scale specialty chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Phosphoric Acid Complex
CAS No.	13669-76-6
Molecular Formula	BF3·H3PO4
Molecular Weight	147.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Fluoride-Phosphoric Acid Complex; BF3-H3PO4; Phosphoric Acid-Boron Trifluoride Complex; Boron Trifluoride-Phosphoric Acid Adduct; Boron Trifluoride Phosphoric Acid; BF3 Phosphoric Acid Complex; Trifluoroborane-Phosphoric Acid (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Phosphoric Acid Complex is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent complex with high volatility, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Content)	≥ 47.0 %
Assay (H3PO4 Content)	≥ 52.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %

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