Boron trifluoride 20% solution in methanol

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Properties

Refractive index n20/D 1.328
Density 0.859 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H314,H370,H373
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Flash point 52 °F
Storage Temp. 2-8 °C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2920

Description

Application
It is widely used for preparation of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) lipid analysis and GC sample preparation. It is also applied in organic synthesis for deacetylationdeprotection of selected compounds.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as an acid catalyst and esterification reagent converting carboxylic acids and fatty acids into their corresponding methyl esters. It can also be used for certain deprotection reactions.

General Description
Boron trifluoridemethanol is a Lewis-acidic complex of BF3 and methanol supplied as a solution in methanol. It is a strong acidic reagent commonly used in organic synthesis particularly for esterification reactions.