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Trimethyl borate, 99.9995+% (metals basis)
Description
Trimethyl borate is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. It is involved in the production of resins, waxes and paints and acts as a methylation agent. As a boron source, it is used to prepare flame retardants, anti-oxidants and corrosion inhibitors. It reacts with Grignard reagents followed by hydrolysis to prepare boronic acid. It is also used as a precursor of borate esters, which finds application in the Suzuki coupling reaction. It is an intermediate in the preparation of sodium borohydride.
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
| Melting Point | -34°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 0.915 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 67°C to 69°C |
| Flash Point | -8°C (17°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Assay Percent Range | >99.9995% (metals basis) |
| Refractive Index | 1.361 |
| Linear Formula | (CH3O)3B |
| Quantity | 50 g |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H225-H312-H370 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H312 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P302+P352-P312-P314-P362-P372-P374-P380-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TRIMETHYL BORATE |
| EINECSNumber | 204-468-9 |
| RTECSNumber | ED5600000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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