33040-U

BF₃ - Methanol

10 % (w/w)

• Synonym(s): Boron trifluoride
• UNSPSC Code: 12000000

Properties

• grade: for GC derivatization
• reaction suitability: reagent type: derivatization reagent; reaction type: Alkylations; reagent type: derivatization reagent; reaction type: Esterifications
• packaging: pkg of 10 × 5 mL
• concentration: 10 % (w/w)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Boron trifluoride is a colourless gas and it reacts readily with water to form hydrates. It has been widely used as a catalyst during polymerizations, alkylations and condensation reactions. It is used as gas flux for internal soldering or brazing. It also finds application in being used as extinguisher for magnesium fires.

Application

It was used in transmethylation of 1,2-Diacylglycerol (DAG) containing fractions which were purified using HPLC. It may be used to treat lipids during GC analysis done for determination of fatty acid methyl esters and dimethylacetals.

Other Notes

Reagent for O-acetyl, methyl ester, methyl 2,2-dimethoxypropionate, dimethyl acetals and dimethoxy.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H314,H370,H373
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT RE 2 Inhalation - STOT SE 1
• Target Organs: Eyes, Kidney
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 60.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 16 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves