Description

Difluoroboranyl-Difluoro-Borane is a highly reactive, gaseous boron-fluorine compound with the molecular formula BF4. This specialized reagent is valued for its role as a powerful fluorinating and boron-transfer agent in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily used by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: As a key reagent for introducing boron and fluorine atoms into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance their stability and biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in the development of specialty polymers, boron nitride coatings, and other high-performance materials.
• Electrolyte Additives: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance at high voltages.
• Laboratory Research: A critical tool in organometallic and inorganic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic processes.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Potential application in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing boron-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difluoroboranyl-Difluoro-Borane
CAS No.	13965-73-6
Molecular Formula	BF4
Molecular Weight	86.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrafluoroborane; Boron tetrafluoride; Boron fluoride (BF4); Tetrafluoroboron(1-); BF4 anion; Fluoroboric acid anhydride; Difluoroboranyl difluoroborane
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Quality Control

Our Difluoroboranyl-Difluoro-Borane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated cylinder, protected from light and moisture. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reactive organics. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, cylinders must be secured upright and handled using appropriate gas-handling equipment. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.5%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-condensable gases	≤ 0.1%

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