Description

Trifluoroborane is a specialized boron trifluoride complex, a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst, enabling critical fluorination and polymerization reactions that are difficult to achieve with other agents. This compound is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise molecular transformations are required.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the production of specialty polymers and resins, including certain types of epoxy and phenolic resins.
• Fluorinating Agent: Employed in the synthesis of organofluorine compounds, which are valuable in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the manufacture of boron-containing fine chemicals and advanced materials.
• Electronics Industry: Utilized in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing boron-containing thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Laboratory Reagent: A critical reagent for research and development in academic and industrial laboratories focusing on novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroborane
CAS No.	98223-57-5
Molecular Formula	BF3 (Complexed form)
Molecular Weight	67.81 g/mol (for BF3)
Synonyms	Boron Trifluoride Complex; Trifluoroboron; Borane, trifluoro-; BF3 Complex; Fluoroborane; Boron Fluoride; Trifluoroborane Adduct; Lewis Acid BF3
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoroborane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications, ensuring reliable performance in your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid/complex
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BF3 Content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 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.