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Boron trifluoride methyl sulfide complex

95%

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl sulfide-trifluoroborane, Trifluoroborane-methyl sulfide

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2S · BF3
CAS Number:
353-43-5
Molecular Weight:
129.94
MDL number:
MFCD00013193
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
24855849
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

95%

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: boron
reagent type: Lewis acid
reagent type: catalyst

density

1.235 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[S+](C)[B-](F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C2H6BF3S/c1-7(2)3(4,5)6/h1-2H3

InChI key

VPECYQXBNOAJIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Boron trifluoride methyl sulfide complex is a common reagent used for dealkylation of ethers. It can also be used to synthesize boron trifluoride complex with phosphine ligands.

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion
GHS02,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

3.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-16 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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