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Triethyl borate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Triethyl borate is used as a solvent in resins, paints, varnishes, adhesives and sealant chemicals. It is used as a catalyst of synthetic waxes and resins. It is an active component of flame retardants in the textile industry and in welding fluxes. It is used to prepare m-tolyl-acetic acid ethyl ester by reacting with 1-bromomethyl-3-methyl-benzene and carbon monoxide using as1,5-hexadiene?dium chloride as a catalyst. Further, it is used in pyrotechnics.
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Triethyl borate is used as a solvent in resins, paints, varnishes, adhesives and sealant chemicals. It is used as a catalyst of synthetic waxes and resins. It is an active component of flame retardants in the textile industry and in welding fluxes. It is used to prepare m-tolyl-acetic acid ethyl ester by reacting with 1-bromomethyl-3-methyl-benzene and carbon monoxide using as1,5-hexadieneρdium chloride as a catalyst. Further, it is used in pyrotechnics.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol and ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids and strong acids.
Specifications
Melting Point | -85°C |
Density | 0.858 |
Boiling Point | 117°C to 118°C |
Flash Point | 11°C (51°F) |
Odor | Mild |
Linear Formula | (CH3CH2O)3B |
Refractive Index | 1.374 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN1176 |
Beilstein | 1699052 |
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