Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl etherate

Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl etherate

HBF4 Et2O; tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl ether; fluoroboric acid diethyl ether complex

CAS 67969-82-8

Chemical Formula C4H11BF4O

Molecular Weight 178.92 g/mol

Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl etherate, also known as boron trifluoride diethyl etherate, is a chemical compound formed by the reaction of tetrafluoroboric acid and diethyl ether. It is a dark yellow, metalloid compound of boron. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis as a source of boron trifluoride (BF3), a strong Lewis acid, and is known for its ability to facilitate various reactions. 
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Catalysis in API Synthesis: Tetrafluoroboric acid diethyl etherate is used to facilitate various chemical reactions that are crucial for synthesizing the active components of pharmaceuticals (APIs). 
  • Carbohydrate Protection: It's effective in protecting carbohydrate groups, which is a common step in synthesizing complex molecules used in drug development. 
  • Fluorination Reactions: The reagent is also involved in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, which are frequently found in pharmaceutical molecules.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Catalyst: It acts as an effective catalyst in a wide range of organic reactions, such as carbohydrate protection reactions, where it facilitates transacetalation and isopropylidenation.
  • Phosphine-borane decomplexation: It facilitates the removal of phosphine ligands from bisphosphine-borane complexes, making it useful in the synthesis of bisphosphine ligands.
  • Boron-containing compounds: It's used in the synthesis of boron-containing compounds, which are vital for advanced materials and electronics applications.
  • Electrolyte Additive: It enhances the performance of batteries and other energy storage devices by improving the conductivity of the electrolyte.


 

Specifications

ASSAY 50% (Mixture vary with diethyl etherate)
Appearance Dark yellow liquid
Odor Sharp, pungent, acidic
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 0°C
Density 1.1 g/cm3
Solubility Miscible with ethers, alcohols, and other polar solvents
Viscosity Not determined
Flash Point Highly flammable (due to diethyl ether)

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Corrosives

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