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Boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex, BF{3} 45.5%
Description
Boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex is used as a polymerization initiator and as a dopant in the semiconductor industry. It serves as a reagent for deoxofluorination of alcohols and carbonyls. Further, it is used in the synthesis of methacrylate-PEG-methacrylate-boron trifluoride self-doped gel polymer electrolytes and hydroboration-oxidation of divinylferrocene. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the preparation of NK1 receptor antagonists, complex polyketide natural products and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
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Boron trifluoride-tetrahydrofuran complex is used as a polymerization initiator and as a dopant in the semiconductor industry. It serves as a reagent for deoxofluorination of alcohols and carbonyls. Further, it is used in the synthesis of methacrylate-PEG-methacrylate-boron trifluoride self-doped gel polymer electrolytes and hydroboration-oxidation of divinylferrocene. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the preparation of NK1 receptor antagonists, complex polyketide natural products and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Solubility
Miscible with dimethyl formamide.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and water.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 8°C to 9°C |
| Density | 1.268 |
| Boiling Point | 180°C |
| Flash Point | 92°C (197°F) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN2922 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with dimethyl formamide. |
| IUPAC Name | trifluoro(oxolan-1-ium-1-yl)boranuide |
| Formula Weight | 139.91 |
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