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Assay
98%
form
liquid
reaction suitability
core: boron
reagent type: catalyst
refractive index
n20/D 1.368 (lit.)
density
1.353 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
CC(O)=O.CC(O)=O.FB(F)F
InChI
1S/2C2H4O2.BF3/c2*1-2(3)4;2-1(3)4/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);
InChI key
COTMJGCQSLZICX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Boron trifluoride acetic acid is a versatile Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis with various applications. It is used as a catalyst in various reactions such as esterification, Friedel-Crafts reactions, oxidation, Fries rearrangement, and polymerization reactions.
Application
Boron trifluoride acetic acid complex is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in the Fries rearrangement reaction, which is a critical step in the total synthesis of furanaphin. It is also used as a co-catalyst in the intramolecular amination reaction of primary sulfonamides to form cyclic carbamates.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Corr. 1B
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
181.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
83 °C
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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