| Molecular Formula | C4H7BF3O4- |
| Molar Mass | 186.9 |
| Density | 1.353g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -47 °C |
| Boling Point | 140-148 °C |
| Flash Point | 183°F |
| Water Solubility | reacts |
| Vapor Presure | 95Pa at 20℃ |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear light yellow to yellow-brown |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 3686177 |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Stability | Stable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, moist air, metals, strong oxidizing agents. Store under dry atmosphere. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.368(lit.) |
| Use | Used as catalyst |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R34 - Causes burns R35 - Causes severe burns |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S25 - Avoid contact with eyes. |
| UN IDs | UN 1742 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | ED2280000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 9-21 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29420000 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| properties | boron trifluoride acetic acid complex is combustible acid corrosive, combustible, heated or decomposed by water. Melting point 23 ℃ boiling point 142-145 ℃. Relative density [water = 1]:1.36(20 ℃), colorless liquid in appearance, and the commodity is a grayish yellow to brown liquid containing about 40% boron trifluoride, which is corrosive and decomposes in water. |
| Application | Boron trifluoride acetic acid is an acid derivative, mainly used as an organic synthesis catalyst. |
| use | as catalyst |