llniii ETHERATE
Physical
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Formula:
V E R S A T I L E N E W CATALYST?
C2H5 O.BFt C2H5
From petroleum to plastics .. .synthetic organics to solvents, Boron Fluoride Etherate is a valuable catalytic chemical with a far-reaching range of uses. Some of the principal reactions catalyzed by this new General Chemical Company fluorine compound are listed at the right. Others are covered in reference after reference in technical literature containing extensive data on the reactions catalyzed by BF3 as well as by its complexes with other organic molecules. Repeatedly, mention is made of its superiority to other catalysts since
reactions are moderated and fewer undesirable by-products result. Boron Fluoride Etherate is commercially available in drums. Thus, you can investigate it for immediate application in your development or production program, confident that your needs for full scale manufacturing use can be met. For further information, write to General Chemical Company, Fluorine Division, 40 Rector Street, New York 6, N. Y 'An outline of your proposed application for this new catalyst will enable our technical staff to work with you toward a solution of your problem.
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Molecular Weight: 141.9 Melting Point: Less t h a n —60°C Boiling Point: 125°C Specific Gravity: 1.14 at 25 ° C %BF 3 : 4 7 . 8 % min. Some of the Principal Reactions Catalyzed by BF%
1. Polymerization of unsaturated compounds such as olefins, diolefins, vinyl ethers, fatty oils, and terpenes. The products may be solid polymers useful as plastics or liquids as in the bodying of drying oils for paints and varnishes. 2 . Condensation of aromatic nuclei with olefins and diolefins, paraffins and olefins, and aromatic nuclei or olefins with acids. 3 . As a cyclizing agent for rubber. 4 . As an esterification catalyst. 5 . As a catalyst in the synthesis of aliphatic acids from alcohols and carbon monoxide. 6* As a promoter and dehydrating agent in the sulfonation and nitration of aromatic compounds.
