| Agent Name |
Boron trifluoride etherate |
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| Alternative Name |
Borone trifluoride diethyl etherate |
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| CAS Number |
109-63-7 |
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| Formula |
C4-H10-B-F3-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Bf3-ether complex; Borane, trifluoro-, cmpd with 1,1'-oxybis(ethane) (1:1); Boron fluoride - diethyl ether compound; Boron fluoride - ethyl ether complex; Boron fluoride - ethyl etherate; Boron fluoride diethyl ether complex; Boron fluoride diethyl etherate; Boron fluoride etherate; Boron fluoride ethyl ether; Boron fluoride monoetherate; Boron trifluoride - diethyl ether complex; Boron trifluoride - diethyl ether complex (1:1); Boron trifluoride - diethyl etherate; Boron trifluoride - ether complex; Boron trifluoride - ethyl ether; Boron trifluoride - ethyl ether (1:1); Boron trifluoride - ethyl ether complex; Boron trifluoride - ethyl etherate; Boron trifluoride etherate; Boron trifluoride ethyl etherate (1:1); Diethyl ether trifluoroborane complex; Ether, diethyl, borofluoride; Ethyl ether - boron trifluoride complex; Ethyl ether borofluoride; Ethyl ether, cmpd with boron fluoride (BF3) (1:1); Trifluorobon etherate; Trifluoroborane diethyl etherate; Trifluoroborane-1,1'-oxybis(ethane) (1:1); Trifluoroboron-diethyl ether complex; [ChemIDplus] UN2604 |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Fuming, colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst in chemical reactions (acetylation, alkylation, polymerization, dehydration, and condensation); [Merck Index #1349] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Decomposes to form hydrogen fluoride in presence of moisture in air; [CAMEO] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
45 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 64 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BORON TRIFLUORIDE DIETHYL ETHERATE
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