Boron tribromide, 1M soln. in heptane

CAS: 10294-33-4

Ref. 02-H32785

Product Information

• Name: Boron tribromide, 1M soln. in heptane
• Synonyms: boron tribromide, BBr3, Borane,tribromo-, Borbromid, Boron bromide, Boron bromide (BBr3), Boron bromide (BBr₃), Boron tribromide solution, Boron(III) bromide, Boron,tribromo-, Boronbromide(Bbr3), Boronbromideelecgrcolorlesspaleyellowliq, Borontribromidedichloromethane, Bortribromid, Tribromo-Boran, Tribromoborane, Tribromoboron, Tribromure de bore, Tribromuro De Boro, tribromo-Boron
• CAS: 10294-33-4

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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 250.52
• Formula: BBr₃
• Color/Form: Liquid, Clear to slightly hazy, colorless to yellow
• InChI key: ILAHWRKJUDSMFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N