Description

Boron Trifluoride Dimethyl Etherate is a versatile and highly reactive complex of boron trifluoride and dimethyl ether, widely used as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in facilitating critical reactions like alkylations, acylations, and polymerizations that are essential for manufacturing advanced chemical intermediates. This product is a key raw material for industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, where precise and efficient catalysis is required.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: Used as a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, styrenes, and other monomers to produce resins and specialty polymers.
• Friedel-Crafts Reactions: Acts as a highly effective Lewis acid catalyst for alkylation and acylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Esterification & Etherification: Facilitates esterification and etherification processes in organic chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in R&D laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Dimethyl Etherate
CAS No.	353-42-4
Molecular Formula	C2H6BF3O
Molecular Weight	113.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Fluoride Dimethyl Etherate; BF3-Dimethyl Ether Complex; BF3-Etherate; BF3•O(CH3)2; Boron Trifluoride Etherate; Boron Trifluoride-Dimethyl Ether Adduct; Dimethyl Ether Boron Trifluoride Complex; Trifluoroborane Dimethyl Etherate
EINECS	206-543-3

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Dimethyl Etherate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Complex)	≥ 98.0 %
Free BF3 Content	≤ 1.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Density (at 20°C)	1.12 - 1.15 g/mL

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