Description

Fluoro-Dimethyl-Borane is a highly reactive organoboron compound that serves as a versatile reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a potent fluorinating and boron-transfer agent, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of boron-containing drug candidates, especially for protease inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that require the incorporation of fluorine or boron for enhanced activity and stability.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty fluorinated or boron-doped polymers with unique thermal and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a fluorinating agent or a source of dimethylboryl groups in complex organic transformations, including catalytic cycles and C-F bond formation.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems, such as lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries, to improve electrolyte stability and anode interface properties.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing thin films containing boron and fluorine.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoro-Dimethyl-Borane
CAS No.	353-46-8
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆BF
Molecular Weight	59.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylfluoroborane; Fluorodimethylborane; (Dimethyl)fluoroboron; Dimethylboron fluoride; Boron, fluoro-dimethyl-; B,F-Dimethylborane; Fluorobis(methyl)borane; B-Methyl-B-fluoroborane
EINECS	206-527-7

Quality Control

Our Fluoro-Dimethyl-Borane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by NMR or GC, verification of identity by FT-IR, and quantification of key impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area, preferably under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas / liquid (under pressure)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC or NMR)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (by GC)	≥ 97.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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