Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

IUPAC: Boron trichloride

CAS: 10294-34-5

Overview

Boron trichloride is a colorless gas that fumes in moist air and is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and semiconductor manufacturing.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Boron B 1 10.8100
Chlorine Cl 3 35.4500

Elemental Composition

B
Boron ×1
9.2%
Cl
Chlorine ×3
90.8%

Uses

  • • Friedel-Crafts catalyst
  • • Semiconductor dopant
  • • Soldering flux

Fun Facts

  • ✦ A powerful Lewis acid that readily accepts electron pairs from donor molecules

Safety

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Toxic vapor

Structure

SMILES

B(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
gas
Molar Mass
117.17 g/mol
Density
0.0052 g/cm³
Melting Point
-107.3 °C
Boiling Point
12.6 °C
Solubility
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
115.9159
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Calcium Hydride

CaH₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boron Trichloride?
Boron Trichloride (BCl₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Boron trichloride.
What is the molecular weight of Boron Trichloride?
Boron Trichloride has a molar mass of 117.17 g/mol.
What state is Boron Trichloride at room temperature?
Boron Trichloride is a gas at room temperature.
Is Boron Trichloride organic or inorganic?
Boron Trichloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Boron Trichloride?
Boron Trichloride (BCl₃) is composed of Boron (B), Chlorine (Cl).