Description

Boron Trifluoride Phenol Complex is a versatile and highly reactive chemical adduct formed between boron trifluoride and phenol. This compound serves as a powerful and convenient source of boron trifluoride gas, a critical Lewis acid catalyst in numerous organic synthesis reactions. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient catalysts for alkylation, polymerization, and isomerization processes.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation 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 creation of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables isomerization and condensation reactions for producing dyes, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a stable and easy-to-handle alternative to gaseous BF3 in research and development settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Phenol Complex
CAS No.	106951-44-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5OH·BF3
Molecular Weight	147.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenol-Boron Trifluoride Complex; Phenol Boron Trifluoride; BF3-Phenol Adduct; Boron Fluoride Phenol Complex; Trifluoroborane-Phenol; Phenol, compd. with boron trifluoride (1:1); Boron Trifluoride-Phenol
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Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Phenol Complex is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Content)	≥ 46.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Approx. 38 - 42 °C

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