Description

Boron Trifluoride-Acetic Acid Complex is a powerful and versatile Lewis acid catalyst, commonly utilized as a convenient source of boron trifluoride (BF3) in organic synthesis. This complex offers enhanced handling stability compared to the highly volatile and corrosive gaseous BF3, making it a critical reagent for demanding chemical transformations. It is essential for industries involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, fine chemical synthesis, and advanced material production where precise and efficient catalysis is required.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Acylation and Alkylation: A highly effective catalyst for introducing acyl and alkyl groups onto aromatic rings, a fundamental step in producing intermediates for agrochemicals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the production of specific polymers and resins, including certain types of epoxy curing agents and specialty plastics.
• Esterification and Transesterification: Catalyzes the formation and rearrangement of ester bonds, crucial in synthesizing flavors, fragrances, plasticizers, and biodiesel.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key cyclization, rearrangement, and condensation reactions in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables complex organic reactions for creating high-value specialty chemicals used in electronics, coatings, and performance materials.
• Isomerization and Rearrangement Reactions: Drives skeletal rearrangements of organic molecules, such as the Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement, to form desired structural isomers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Boron Trifluoride-Acetic Acid Complex
CAS No.	373-61-5
Molecular Formula	C2H4BF3O2
Molecular Weight	127.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid-Boron Trifluoride Complex; Boron Trifluoride Acetate; BF3-Acetic Acid Complex; Trifluoroborane-Acetic Acid (1:1); Boron Fluoride-Acetic Acid Adduct; Acetic Acid, Compd. with Boron Trifluoride (1:1); Borane, Trifluoro-, Compd. with Acetic Acid (1:1)
EINECS	206-767-3

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride-Acetic Acid Complex is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, potency, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

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 and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and 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 Content)	≥ 47.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Acetic Acid Content	Balance

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