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BF3 - Methanol

10 % (w/w), pkg of 400 mL

Synonym(s):

Boron trifluoride

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UNSPSC Code:
41116105

grade

derivatization grade ((GC derivatization))
for GC derivatization

reaction suitability

reagent type: derivatization reagent
reaction type: Alkylations
reagent type: derivatization reagent
reaction type: Esterifications

packaging

pkg of 400 mL

concentration

10 % (w/w)

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

The BF3-Methanol reagent is available commercially, BF3 is the catalyst and acidic in nature thereby making it suitable for the methylation of all lipid classes, including amides, FFAs and plasmalogens. However, the reagent is not stable and should be used fresh, else it will result in by-products.[1] This reagent is most commonly used for the derivatization of fatty acids and for the transesterification of lipids.[2]

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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

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

60.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

16 °C - closed cup

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Practical Gas Chromatography: A Comprehensive Reference.
Wilde KD and Engewald W.
Science, 613-614 (2014)
On methylation of unsaturated acids using boron trihalide-methanol reagents.
Klopfenstein WE.
Journal of Lipid Research, 12 (6), 773-776 (1971)
Teaching Innovations in Lipid Science.
Weselake RJ.
Technology & Engineering, 188-189 (2007)
PREPARATION OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS AND DIMETHYLACETALS FROM LIPIDS WITH BORON FLUORIDE--METHANOL.
W R MORRISON et al.
Journal of lipid research, 5, 600-608 (1964-10-01)
ANALYSIS OF HYDROXY FATTY ACIDS BY GAS-LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY.
J S O'BRIEN et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 7, 288-296 (1964-03-01)
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