Synonym:
Boron trifluoride
Properties:
Related Categories |
Alkylation Reagents,
Analytical Reagents,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Applications,
Derivatization,
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grade
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for GC derivatization
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InChI Key
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WTEOIRVLGSZEPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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packaging
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pkg of 10 × 5 mL (33126-U)
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concentration
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10 % (w/w)
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derivatization reagent for
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Acylations
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Esterifications
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Description:
Other Notes
Reagent for butyl esters and trifluoroacetyl.
Application
It was used in extraction and derivatization of γ-hydroxybutyrate from human plasma or urine during a study to determine 1,4-butanediol and γ-hydroxybutyrate using capillary gas chromatography.
General description
Boron trifluoride is a colourless gas which readily reacts with water to form hydrates. It has been widely used as catalyst for polymerizations, alkylations and condensation reactions. It is used as gas flux for internal soldering or brazing. It also finds application in being used in extinguisher for magnesium fires. Furthermore esterification by BF3-butanol helps in obtaining volatile derivatives of aliphatic acids such as hydroxyacids.
Safety:
Hazard statements
H226-H302-H314-H332-H335-H336
Precautionary statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Supplemental Hazard Statements
Reacts violently with water.
Personal Protective Equipment
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
RIDADR
UN 2920 3(8) / PGI