Description

Boron Trifluoride Etherate is a versatile and highly reactive coordination complex of boron trifluoride and diethyl ether, widely used as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of organic synthesis reactions, including polymerizations, alkylations, and acylations, with high efficiency and selectivity. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking robust catalytic solutions.

Application

• Catalyst for Polymerization: A key initiator and catalyst in the production of various polymers, including polyols and epoxy resins.
• Friedel-Crafts Reactions: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst for alkylation and acylation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals.
• Esterification & Etherification: Acts as an efficient catalyst in the formation of esters and ethers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a fundamental reagent for research and development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Boron Trifluoride Etherate
CAS No.	89513-75-7
Molecular Formula	C4H10BF3O
Molecular Weight	141.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Boron Trifluoride-Diethyl Ether Complex; BF3-Et2O; Boron Trifluoride Etherate; Boron Fluoride Etherate; Diethyl Ether Boron Trifluoride; Trifluoroborane-Diethyl Ether Adduct; BF3-Ether Complex; Lewis Acid Catalyst BF3•OEt2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Boron Trifluoride Etherate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and performance for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3•OEt2)	≥ 47.0 % (as BF3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Free Boron Trifluoride	Contact for details
Diethyl Ether Content	Balance

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