Description

Boron Trifluoride tert-Butyl Methyl Etherate is a specialized Lewis acid complex, widely utilized as a powerful and selective catalyst in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate complex reactions under milder conditions, enhancing yield and purity in critical manufacturing processes. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise catalysis is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization Reactions: Used as an initiator or co-catalyst for the polymerization of olefins and other monomers.
• Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation: Serves as an efficient Lewis acid catalyst for introducing alkyl or acyl groups onto aromatic rings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key bond-forming steps in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables precise synthesis of complex molecules, dyes, and fragrances.
• Esterification and Etherification Reactions: Acts as a catalyst to promote the formation of esters and ethers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride tert-Butyl Methyl Etherate
CAS No.	123334-27-0
Molecular Formula	C5H11BF3O
Molecular Weight	155.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Trifluoride-Methyl tert-Butyl Ether Complex; BF3-MTBE; tert-Butyl Methyl Ether-Boron Trifluoride Complex; Boron Fluoride-Methyl tert-Butyl Ether Adduct; Methyl tert-Butyl Ether Boron Trifluoride; MTBE-BF3 Complex; Boron Trifluoride Methyl tert-Butyl Etherate; Boron Trifluoride-tert-Butyl Methyl Ether
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Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride tert-Butyl Methyl Etherate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Complex)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Free Boron Trifluoride	≤ 1.0 %

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