Boron trifluoride-methanol solution, 14% - 250ML

Description

14% in methanol

Synonym: Trifluoroborane

CAS Number 373-57-9

Linear Formula BF3 · MeOH

Molecular Weight 99.85

General description

Boron trifluoride-methanol (BF-M) is an esterification reagent. BF-M is a powerful acidic catalyst for the esterification of the fatty acids. It easily cleaves acetylated dyes resulting in free amino groups. BF-M catalyzed trans esterification of vegetable oils forms biodiesel.

Application

Used in the deactylation of acetanilides.It is also used to study the synthesis of amino group containing cyanine dyes of different types and to prepare fatty acid methyl esters.

Packaging

1 L in glass bottle

5, 100, 250, 500 mL in glass bottle

Bottle with screw-cap closure.

Safety Information

Symbol  GHS02, GHS05, GHS06, GHS08

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H225-H301-H311-H314-H331-H370

Precautionary statements P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-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 3286 8(6.1)(3) / PGII

WGK Germany 1

Flash Point(F) 60.8 °F

Flash Point(C) 16 °C