WHY BF IS THE CATALYST TO THINK OF FIRST - C&EN Global

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WHY BF, IS THE CATALYST TO THINK OF FIRST Does a universal catalyst exist? Boron Trifluoride —a major development of General Chemicars fluorine research program-seems to be the next thing to it! In a broad spectrum of reactions, it speeds reaction rates, increases yields, lowers costs, refines through-put-in acylation, alkylation, arylation, condensation, cyclization,esterification,halogenation, hydration, isomerization, nitration, and many others. For

First in Fluorine Chemistry

any new organic synthesis process, it has become standard practice to try a BF3 catalyst first. General Chemical offers BF3 gas and a wide selection of BF3 complexes, in one-pound laboratory quantities right through to tank car lots. Its development from a laboratory curiosity to a workhorse catalyst is but one example of the way General Chemical research has advanced fluorine technology . . . contribut-

ing to many fields of industry. Today, Allied Chemical's General Chemical Division is far out in front in fluorine chemistry - thanks to a major, continuing research program . . . long experience with the manufacture and application of a wide range of products . . . and the size, scope and versatility of its production. If your problems involve fluorine chemistry, you may find it profitable to talk with us.

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