Description

Boron Trifluoride CAS NO 7637-07-2 is a highly reactive, colorless, and pungent gaseous compound that serves as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst and fluorinating agent. Its unique reactivity makes it indispensable for facilitating complex chemical transformations in industrial synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to optimize reaction efficiency and product purity.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: A key catalyst for the production of high-performance polymers, including polyolefins and epoxy resins.
• Friedel-Crafts Reactions: Widely used as a catalyst in alkylation and acylation reactions for synthesizing fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Isomerization & Cracking: Employed as a catalyst in petroleum refining for hydrocarbon isomerization and catalytic cracking processes.
• Synthesis of Boron Compounds: Acts as a fundamental starting material for manufacturing various boron-containing chemicals and complexes.
• Electronics & Semiconductor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for doping semiconductors and depositing boron-containing thin films.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates esterification, condensation, and other complex organic syntheses as a potent Lewis acid catalyst.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride
CAS No.	7637-07-2
Molecular Formula	BF3
Molecular Weight	67.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroborane; Borane, trifluoro-; Boron fluoride (BF3); Trifluoroboron; Fluorure de bore; UN 1008; Boron(III) fluoride
EINECS	231-569-5

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial catalysis and synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly rated cylinder or container, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Cylinders must be secured upright and stored away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and organic compounds. Storage areas should be dry and free from heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (BF3)	≥ 99.5%
Air & Other Non-Condensables	≤ 0.5%
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)	≤ 10 ppm
Silicon Tetrafluoride (SiF4)	≤ 100 ppm

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