Boron trifluoride-methanol solution - 50% w/w in methanol , CAS No.373-57-9

CAS: 373-57-9 Cat. No.: B477407 Molecular Weight: 99.85 Beilstein Registry Number: 3611499 EC Number: 206-766-4
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Synonyms
BORON TRIFLUORIDE METHANOL | Boron trifluoride - methanol reagent (10-20%) [for esterification] | borontrifluoride-methanol | B0894 | J-009724 | methanol;trifluoroborane | Boron trifluoride-methanol in methanol | BF3 methanol | BF3 CH3OH | FT-0623184 | BF
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Why this grade

50% w/w in methanol for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 6 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Description

Reagent for the GC analysis of ritalinic acid. Alternative to Cl2CHCO2H for synthesis of purine rich oligomers.Lewis acid used in the preparation of geminal bis-peroxides from ketals and enol ethers witht-butyl hydroperoxide. Reagent used for the mild deacetylation of amines.

Specifications

Synonyms
BORON TRIFLUORIDE METHANOL | Boron trifluoride - methanol reagent (10-20%) [for esterification] | borontrifluoride-methanol | B0894 | J-009724 | methanol;trifluoroborane | Boron trifluoride-methanol in methanol | BF3 methanol | BF3 CH3OH | FT-0623184 | BF
Specifications & Purity
50% w/w in methanol
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesB(F)(F)F.CO
IUPAC Namemethanol;trifluoroborane
InChIKeyJBXYCUKPDAAYAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/CH4O.BF3/c1-2;2-1(3)4/h2H,1H3;
Isomeric SMILES B(F)(F)F.CO
WGK Germany 1
Molecular Weight 99.85
Beilstein 3611499
Reaxy-Rn 3535140

Documentation

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic salts
ClassOrganic metal salts
SubclassOrganic metalloid salts
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentOrganic metalloid salts
Alternative Parents Primary alcohols  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Organic metalloid salt - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organic metalloid salts. These are organic salt compounds containing a metalloid atom in its ionic form.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2323662Certificate of AnalysisJan 09, 2025 B477407
C2323644Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2023 B477407
C2324172Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2023 B477407
C2324173Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2023 B477407
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture sensitive
Refractive Index1.34
Flash Point(°F)60.8 °F
Flash Point(°C)16 °C
Molecular Weight99.850 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass100.031 Da
Monoisotopic Mass100.031 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity10.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Citations of This Product
References
1. Zhigang Ke, Yiwen Bai, Yuqing Yi, Yicheng Ding, Wenjie Wang, Shulai Liu, Xuxia Zhou, Yuting Ding.  (2022)  Why plasma-activated water treatment reduced the malonaldehyde content in muscle foods.  FOOD CHEMISTRY,      [PMID:36358095] [10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134387]
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3. Qianyu Li, Kaiyan You, Ya Wang, Xuehui Cao, Danshi Zhu.  (2025)  Characterisation of Lentinus Edodes Chicken Filling Based on Their Flavour Profiles Using SPME-GC–MS, Electronic Sensory Analysis, and Fuzzy Mathematics.  FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL,      [PMID:] [10.1002/ffj.3852]
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5. Kaiyan You, Qianyu Li, Ya Wang, Xuehui Cao.  (2025)  Volatile Compounds and Fatty Acids of Mutton Carrot Filling During Dynamic Steaming Investigated Based on GC-MS and GC-IMS Analyses.  Foods,  14  (9): (1535).  [PMID:40361619] [10.3390/foods14091535]
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