Sigma-Aldrich 15716 Boron trifluoride-methanol solution ~10% (~1.3 M), for GC derivatization, LiChropur™ 10 x 1 mL
Sigma-Aldrich 15716 Boron trifluoride-methanol solution 10 x 1 mL |
Linear Formula: BF3 · MeOH
CAS Number: 373-57-9
Molecular Weight: 99.85
Beilstein: 3611499
EC Number: 206-766-4
MDL number: MFCD00071635
PubChem Substance ID: 329750982
NACRES: NA.05
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PROPERTIES
grade for GC derivatization
Quality Level 100
form liquid
quality LiChropur™
reaction suitability reagent type: derivatization, reagent reaction type: Esterifications
concentration ~10% (~1.3 M)
technique(s) gas chromatography (GC): suitable
density 0.86 g/mL at 20 °C
storage temp. 2-8°C
SMILES string CO.FB(F)F
InChI 1S/CH4O.BF3/c1-2;2-1(3)4/h2H,1H3;
InChI key JBXYCUKPDAAYAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DESCRIPTION
General description
Boron trifluoride (BF3) is a Lewis acid; it is a very useful reagent for forming esters from acids. Boron trifluoride is commercially available as a 14% solution in methanol for forming esters derivatives. It catalysed reactions carried out in a water bath are very rapid and can be completed in a few minutes.[1] Boron-trifluoride-catalysed transesterification of vegetable oils is one of the most popular methods. For transesterification of vegetable oils, BF3 is used in methanol (15 to 20% w/v).[2]
Application
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Boron trifluoride-methanol solution may be used for catalysing a method, used for the synthesis of bishydroperoxides and their derivatives, based on a reaction of ketals with a solution of hydrogen peroxide in anhydrous ether.[3] It may also be used for the rapid preparation of fatty acid esters for gas chromatographic analysis, as it converts fatty acids to their respective methyl esters in about 2 minutes.[4] Suitable for derivatization of hydroxy fatty acids.
Other Notes
Reagent for esterifying fatty acid for gas chromatographic analysis[5] Reagent for methyl ester, O-acetyl.
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