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Boron tribromide, 1M soln. in heptane, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is an excellent demethylating or dealkylating agent for the cleavage of ethers, also with subsequent cyclization, often in the production of pharmaceuticals. The use of boron tribromide for effecting complete demethylation of aryl methyl ethers at, or below, room temperature. Phase-Vanishing Reactions that Use Fluorous Media as a Phase Screen. Facile, Controlled Bromination of Alkenes by Dibromine and Dealkylation of Aromatic Ethers by Boron Tribromide.
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Moisture & Light Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, light, moisture, bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 90°C |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN3384 |
| Flash Point | −4°C (25°F) |
| Formula Weight | 250.52 |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 1M soln. in heptane |
| Chemical Name or Material | Boron tribromide |
Safety and Handling
- Boron tribromide, 1M solution in heptane
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- 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.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- 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.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Heptane, Boron tribromide
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