Triethyl borate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Triethyl borate is used as a solvent in resins, paints, varnishes, adhesives and sealant chemicals. It is used as a catalyst of synthetic waxes and resins. It is an active component of flame retardants in the textile industry and in welding fluxes. It is used to prepare m-tolyl-acetic acid ethyl ester by reacting with 1-bromomethyl-3-methyl-benzene and carbon monoxide using as1,5-hexadiene?dium chloride as a catalyst. Further, it is used in pyrotechnics.

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Applications
Triethyl borate is used as a solvent in resins, paints, varnishes, adhesives and sealant chemicals. It is used as a catalyst of synthetic waxes and resins. It is an active component of flame retardants in the textile industry and in welding fluxes. It is used to prepare m-tolyl-acetic acid ethyl ester by reacting with 1-bromomethyl-3-methyl-benzene and carbon monoxide using as1,5-hexadieneρdium chloride as a catalyst. Further, it is used in pyrotechnics.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids and strong acids.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -85°C
• Density: 0.858
• Boiling Point: 117°C to 118°C
• Flash Point: 11°C (51°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂O)₃B
• Refractive Index: 1.374
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN1176
• Beilstein: 1699052
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 145.99
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Triethyl borate

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