Boron trifluoride dimethyl etherate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Lewis acid

Specifications

• Melting Point: -14.0°C
• Color: Brown
• Density: 1.2300g/mL
• Boiling Point: 126.0°C to 127.0°C
• Flash Point: 62°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂O·BF₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3070 to 1.3090
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Specific Gravity: 1.23
• Formula Weight: 113.87
• Percent Purity: ≈60% (BF3)
• Physical Form: Liquid, Fuming In Moist Air
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron trifluoride dimethyl etherate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Boron trifluoride dimethyl etherate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

RUO – Research Use Only