Description

Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran Complex is a versatile and highly reactive Lewis acid catalyst, commonly supplied as a stabilized solution in tetrahydrofuran. This complex is crucial for facilitating a wide range of organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It is an essential reagent for pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical manufacturing, and advanced material synthesis, valued for its controlled reactivity and handling convenience compared to gaseous boron trifluoride.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, epoxides, and other monomers.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in esterification, etherification, and condensation reactions to synthesize specialty chemicals.
• Hydroboration Reactions: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in hydroboration processes for organic synthesis.
• Resin & Adhesive Production: Serves as a hardening agent or catalyst in the production of certain synthetic resins and epoxy systems.
• Laboratory Research: A standard Lewis acid catalyst in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran Complex
CAS No.	462-34-0
Molecular Formula	C4H8BF3O
Molecular Weight	139.91 g/mol
Synonyms	BF3-THF Complex; Boron Trifluoride-THF Adduct; Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuranate; BF3•THF; Boron Fluoride-Tetrahydrofuran Complex; Tetrahydrofuran-Boron Trifluoride Complex; Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran 1:1 Complex; Borane, Trifluoro-, Compd. with Oxolane (1:1)
EINECS	207-339-7

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran Complex is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and solution concentration is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep containers tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability, although specific grade requirements may vary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 content)	≥ 47.0 % w/w
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.