Description

Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran is a specialized Lewis acid complex formed by the coordination of boron trifluoride with tetrahydrofuran. This compound is a critical reagent in organic synthesis, valued for its ability to catalyze a wide range of reactions, including polymerizations, alkylations, and isomerizations. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where precise and powerful catalysts are required.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: A key initiator and catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, epoxides, and other monomers to produce specialty polymers and resins.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst in the synthesis of complex drug intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Friedel-Crafts Reactions: Facilitates alkylation and acylation reactions in fine chemical and fragrance manufacturing.
• Isomerization & Rearrangement Reactions: Employed to catalyze skeletal rearrangements and isomerizations in organic synthesis pathways.
• Agrochemical Production: Utilized in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a stabilizing agent and performance enhancer in advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	70157-12-9
Molecular Formula	C4H8BF3O
Molecular Weight	139.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Trifluoride-THF Complex; BF3-THF; BF3•THF; Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuranate; Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran Adduct; Boron Fluoride-THF Complex; Tetrahydrofuran-Boron Trifluoride; Borane, trifluoro-, compd. with oxolane (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Tetrahydrofuran is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases. Use under an inert atmosphere for optimal long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3•THF Complex)	≥ 95.0 %
Free Boron Trifluoride (BF3)	≤ 2.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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