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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 | 500 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 |
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