Description

Boron Trifluoride Methanol Complex is a versatile and highly reactive chemical reagent, primarily valued as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and fluorinating agent. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate complex organic synthesis reactions, including esterifications, polymerizations, and the formation of carbon-fluorine bonds, which are critical in advanced material and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking efficient and reliable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, as well as for the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Esterification & Transesterification Agent: Used to catalyze the formation of esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols, a key step in producing flavors, fragrances, and plasticizers.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as an initiator or co-catalyst in the cationic polymerization of olefins, vinyl ethers, and epoxides for specialty polymer production.
• Fluorination Reagent: Employed as a source of fluorine in the synthesis of organofluorine compounds, which are valuable in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates key synthetic steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated structures.
• Laboratory Research & Development: A standard reagent in R&D for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in academic and industrial settings.
• Petroleum & Fuel Additive Synthesis: Used in processes to create additives that improve fuel performance and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Methanol Complex
CAS No.	2802-68-8
Molecular Formula	C H3 B F3 O
Molecular Weight	99.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Fluoride-Methanol Complex; BF3-Methanol Complex; Methanol-Boron Trifluoride; Boron Trifluoride-Methanol Adduct; Trifluoroborane-Methanol; BF3-MeOH; Borane, trifluoro-, compd. with methanol (1:1); Methanolic Boron Trifluoride
EINECS	220-552-8

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Methanol Complex is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent 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 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Content)	≥ 47.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Methanol Content	Balance

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