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Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate, 95%, stab. with 3-5% diethyl ether, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a powerful alkylating agent, especially for ethylation. It is used for the modification of carboxyl residues in proteins. It is involved in the preparation of μ -amino esters from lactams.
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Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate is used as a powerful alkylating agent, especially for ethylation. It is used for the modification of carboxyl residues in proteins. It is involved in the preparation of µ -amino esters from lactams.
Solubility
Soluble in dichloromethane.
Notes
Moisture sensitive and hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 84°C to 89°C |
Assay Percent Range | 95%, Stabilized with 3-5% diethyl ether |
Linear Formula | (CH3CH2)3OBF4 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2925 |
Beilstein | 3598090 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dichloromethane. |
Formula Weight | 189.99 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10252758 | Certificate of Analysis | 15/10/2024 | A14420.22,A14420.14,A14420.36,A1442002 |
10249620 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/02/2024 | A14420.22,A14420.14,A14420.36,A1442002 |
10249594 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/02/2024 | A14420.22,A14420.14,A14420.36,A1442002 |
10248996 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/12/2023 | A14420.22,A14420.14,A14420.36,A1442002 |
10246795 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/05/2023 | A14420.22,A14420.14,A14420.36,A1442002 |
Safety and Handling

- Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate, stabilized with 3-5% diethyl ether
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Triethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate, ethylether
RUO – Research Use Only
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