Merck Boron trifluoride-methanol solution

Form:  liquid

reaction suitability:

reagent type: catalyst

core: boron

concentration:

12-16% (titration by NaOH)

14% in methanol

Density:  0.859 g/mL at 25 °C

storage temp.:  2-8°C

SMILES string:  CO.FB(F)F

InChI:  1S/CH4O.BF3/c1-2;2-1(3)4/h2H,1H3;

InChI key:  JBXYCUKPDAAYAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.[1] BF-M catalyzed trans esterification of vegetable oils forms biodiesel.

Application

Used in the deactylation of acetanilides.[2]It is also used to study the synthesis of amino group containing cyanine dyes of different types [1]and to prepare fatty acid methyl esters.[3]

Packaging

Bottle with screw-cap closure.