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Boron trichloride, 1M soln. in hexanes, mixed isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
A mild, selective combination reagent for the cleavage of primary alkyl aryl ethers. Boron trichloride is a selective demethylating agent. For preparing methyl esters of fatty acids and for transesterification of triglycerides. Mainly used as semiconductor silicon doping source or organic synthesis catalyst, also used for making high purity boron or organic boron.
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A mild, selective combination reagent for the cleavage of primary alkyl aryl ethers. Boron trichloride is a selective demethylating agent. For preparing methyl esters of fatty acids and for transesterification of triglycerides. Mainly used as semiconductor silicon doping source or organic synthesis catalyst, also used for making high purity boron or organic boron.
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, water, moisture, heat. Unstable. Store at 2-8°C.
Specifications
Specifications
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| Linear Formula | BCl3 |
| UN Number | UN3286 |
| Solubility Information | Reacts with water. |
| Formula Weight | 117.17 |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 1M soln. in hexanes |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive; May form a precipitate |
| Density | 0.738 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Boron trichloride, mixed isomers |
Safety and Handling
- Boron trichloride, 1M solution in hexanes, mixed isomers
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexane, Boron trichloride
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