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Boron tribromide, 1M soln. in heptane, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15435547
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Description

It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.

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Applications
It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.

Solubility
Reacts with water.

Notes
Moisture & Light Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, light, moisture, bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10294-33-4
Molecular Formula BBr3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 250.52
MDL Number MFCD00011312
InChI Key ILAHWRKJUDSMFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym boron tribromide, borane, tribromo, boron bromide, tribromoboron, hsdb 327, tribromoboran, boron tribrornide, boron tri bromide, boron tri-bromide
PubChem CID 25134
IUPAC Name tribromoborane
SMILES BrB(Br)Br

Specifications

Boiling Point 90°C
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN3384
Flash Point −4°C (25°F)
Solubility Information Reacts with water.
Formula Weight 250.52
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) 1M soln. in heptane
Sensitivity Light and moisture sensitive; May form a precipitate
Density 0.869
Chemical Name or Material Boron tribromide

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