Trifluoruro de boro

BF₃

IUPAC: Boron trifluoride

CAS: 7637-07-2

Descripción general

Boron trifluoride is a powerful Lewis acid used as a catalyst in organic chemistry. Its electron-deficient boron atom accepts electron pairs.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Boro B 1 10,8100
Flúor F 3 18,9980

Composición elemental

B
Boro ×1
15,9%
F
84,0%

Usos

  • Catalyst in organic synthesis
  • Epoxy curing agent
  • Neutron detector

Datos curiosos

  • BF₃ is the textbook example of a Lewis acid — its empty p-orbital on boron eagerly accepts electron pairs

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Reacts with water to form HF

Estructura

SMILES

B(F)(F)F

Propiedades

Tipo
gas
Estado
gas
Masa molar
67,81 g/mol
Densidad
0,0028 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-126,8 °C
Punto de ebullición
-100,3 °C
Solubilidad
Reacts

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
68,0045
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
8,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trifluoruro de boro?
Trifluoruro de boro (BF₃) is a gas compound with the IUPAC name Boron trifluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Trifluoruro de boro?
Trifluoruro de boro has a molar mass of 67.81 g/mol.
What state is Trifluoruro de boro at room temperature?
Trifluoruro de boro is a gas at room temperature.
Is Trifluoruro de boro organic or inorganic?
Trifluoruro de boro is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Trifluoruro de boro?
Trifluoruro de boro (BF₃) is composed of Boro (B), Flúor (F).