Boron trifluoride etherate is a chemical compound from the group of complex compounds. In detail it is a Lewis acid-base adduct made from boron trifluoride and the diethyl ether. The molecule has a tetrahedral boron atom coordinated to the O atom of ether ligand.
Systematic name
Ethoxyethane trifluoroborane
Other names, synonyms
Boron trifluoride diethyl etherate; Boron Trifluoride Ethyl Ether; Boron trifluoride–ether complex; Diethyl ether-boron trifluoride; (Diethyloxo)trifluoro-λ5-borane
Abbreviation
BF3OEt2
Molecular formula and structural formula of Boron trifluoride etherate:
C4H10BF3O or BF3 × OEt2
Mr = 141.9282 g/mol
Ethoxyethane trifluoroborane
SMILES: B(F)(F)F.CCOCC
Boron trifluoride etherate exists in its purest form as a pungent-smelling, colorless, air-smoking liquid that reacts violently with water. The chemical quickly turns yellow. Older specimens show a brownish color. The development of smoke in the air is due to hydrolysis caused by atmospheric moisture.
Boron trifluoride etherate is used as a reference substance for boron-11 NMR spectroscopy (11B NMR).
Calculated NMR spectrum (Predict Spectra via NMRDB)
1H NMR Spektrum, 13C NMR Spektrum.
Mass-related elemental composition and isotope proportions of the compound Boron trifluoride etherate - C4H10BF3O - calculated based on molecular mass.
*) The third column lists the atomic masses or isotope masses of the elements involved and - in square brackets - the natural isotope composition.
The molar mass is M = 141.928209489 grams per mole.
The amount of substance in one kilogram of the substance is n = 7.046 mol.
The amount of substance in one gram of the substance is n = 0.007 mol.
Monoisotopic mass: 142.07767943 Da - related to 12C41H1011B19F316O.
(General information without guarantee of accuracy and completeness! The information does not replace the chemical safety data sheet or a risk assessment, but rather provides a general overview of the risk posed by the hazardous substance.
Signal word: Danger
GHS hazard statements (H phrases):
Labeling in the EU: See ECHA Substance Infocard 100.003.355.
For toxicology and occupational safety when handling Boron trifluoride etherate as well as measures to be taken in case of danger, see: Hazardous Substances Information System GESTIS, ZVG-Nr. 510523.
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