Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether complex, 50-55% w/w HBF4, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether acts as an effective catalyst used for various carbohydrate protection reactions. It is also used as a catalyst in the preparation of 4-fluoropiperidines by reaction between aldehydes and N-tosyl homoallylamine.

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

Specifications

• Color: Colorless to Orange
• Density: 1.19 g/mL
• Flash Point: 36°C (97°F)
• Linear Formula: HBF₄·(CH₃CH₂)₂O
• Quantity: 25 mL
• UN Number: UN2920
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4149
• Solubility Information: Reacts in water;Miscible with dichloromethane.
• Formula Weight: 161.93
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 50 to 55% w/w HBF₄
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether complex

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