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Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether complex, 50-55% w/w HBF4
Description
Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether acts as an effective catalyst used for various carbohydrate protection reactions. It is also used as a catalyst in the preparation of 4-fluoropiperidines by reaction between aldehydes and N-tosyl homoallylamine.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Colorless to Orange |
Density | 1.19 g/mL |
Flash Point | 36°C (97°F) |
Linear Formula | HBF4·(CH3CH2)2O |
Quantity | 25 mL |
UN Number | UN2920 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,4149 |
Solubility Information | Reacts in water;Miscible with dichloromethane. |
Formula Weight | 161.93 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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R07L031 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | 018208.AC,018208.AK |
T12J027 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | 018208.AC,018208.AK |
T081015 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/07/2022 | 018208.AC,018208.AK |
H15R034 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | 018208.AC,018208.AK |
P03B011 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | 018208.AC,018208.AK |
Safety and Handling



- Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether complex
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- 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 : Tetrafluoroboric acid-diethyl ether
RUO – Research Use Only
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