Boron Trifluoride (BF3) is one of the strongest Lewis acids (or electron pair acceptors) known and, therefore, finds broad application as an acidic catalyst for organic synthesis reactions. As an electron acceptor, BF3 readily reacts with chemicals containing Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, and other electron pair donors to form addition or coordination compounds.
Boron Trifluoride is a non-flammable compressed gas packaged and shipped in cylinders under high pressure. It is often advantageous to use BF3 in a complexed form so that BF3 can be released under preferred conditions. BF3 complexes are typically liquids or solids and therefore may be more easily managed than the high-pressure gas.
BF3 complexes may function as catalysts and can provide unique catalytic effects or change the characteristics of the reaction products when compared to the products produced by the catalytic effect of BF3 alone. When the coordinating organic specie is one of the reactants, addition of the complex is a convenient means of simultaneously introducing a reactant and BF3 catalyst into the reaction.
Honeywell offers the following products:
BF3 Gas
BF3 Acetonitrile Complex
BF3 Diacetic Acid Complex
BF3 Diethyl Ether Complex
BF3 Dihydrate Complex
BF3 Methanol Complex
BF3 Phenol Complex
BF3 Propionic Acid
BF3 Tetrahydrofuran Complex
Other custom made complexes may be made on request. Please click contact us to explain your needs and see how we can service your needs.
