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.
