Description

Boron Trifluoride-Methanol Solution is a versatile and highly reactive chemical complex formed by the coordination of boron trifluoride with methanol. This solution is a powerful and convenient reagent, primarily valued for its role as a catalyst and derivatization agent in organic synthesis. It is essential for industries and research facilities engaged in the production and analysis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Derivatization Agent for GC Analysis: Used to prepare volatile methyl esters of fatty acids, carboxylic acids, and other analytes for gas chromatography.
• Catalyst in Esterification: Facilitates the esterification and transesterification reactions critical for producing biodiesel, flavors, fragrances, and polymer precursors.
• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in alkylation and acylation reactions for synthesizing aromatic intermediates.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed in key synthetic steps for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Laboratory Reagent: A standard reagent for methylation and other functional group transformations in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride-Methanol Solution
CAS No.	373-57-9
Molecular Formula	CH3OH·BF3
Molecular Weight	99.85 g/mol
Synonyms	BF3-Methanol Complex; Boron Trifluoride Methanolate; Boron Trifluoride-Methanol Adduct; Methanol, compd. with boron trifluoride (1:1); Trifluoroborane-Methanol; BF3-MeOH; Methyl alcohol - boron trifluoride (1:1)
EINECS	206-763-1

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride-Methanol Solution is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for assay, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere if possible to maintain stability and prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Content)	12.5 - 14.0% (w/w)
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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