Boron Trifluoride

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
Boron B 1 10,8100
Fluorine F 3 18,9980

Composición elemental

B
Boron ×1
15,9%
F
Fluorine ×3
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

Structure

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

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
68,0045
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

Compuestos relacionados

Phosphine

PH₃

Nitric Oxide

NO

Nitrous Oxide

N₂O

Ozone

O₃

Silane

SiH₄

Frequently Asked Questions

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