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Trimethyl borate, also known as trimethoxyborane, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H9BO3, a colourless transparent liquid, soluble in organic solvents such as tetrahydrofuran, ethyl ether, methanol and so on.
Physical and chemical properties
Density: 0.932g/cm3
Melting point: -34℃
Boiling point: 68-69°C
Flash point: 29℃
Refractive index: 1.358 (20℃)
Appearance: colourless transparent liquid
Solubility: soluble in tetrahydrofuran, ether, methanol and other organic solvents
Typical Properties
40%
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Purity | 40.0 %min |
| Methyl alcohol | 60%Max |
| Water content | 1.0% Max |
| Conclusion | The results conforms with Enterprise standards. |
99%
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless and transparent liquid |
| Assay | 99%min |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
Uses
1. Organic synthesis
Boron reagent synthesis: trimethyl borate is often used as a boron reagent in organic chemistry, mostly used in the synthesis of organic boron reagents. For example, it can be demethoxylated under alkaline conditions or under the attack of nucleophilic reagents to generate other boron derivatives.
Suzuki coupling reaction: As a catalyst, trimethyl borate helps to promote the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, especially in organic reactions such as Suzuki coupling reactions.
2. Preservatives and wood processing
Wood preservative: Trimethyl borate can be used as a wood preservative, penetrating into the wood to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prolonging the life of the wood.
Plant growth regulators: In agriculture, trimethyl borate is used to produce plant growth regulators to promote plant growth and development.
3.Catalyst and electronic industry
Catalyst: Trimethyl borate, as an important catalyst, can be used in a variety of organic reactions, such as esterification, condensation, oxidation, etc., to improve the reaction rate and yield.
Electronic industry: In the electronic industry, trimethyl borate is used as a doping source for semiconductors and the preparation of high purity boron.
To sum up, trimethyl borate is a multifunctional chemical with a wide range of applications, from organic synthesis to the electronics industry, to agriculture and wood processing. We are a trimethyl borate manufacturer with many years of production experience, if you are interested in this product, welcome your inquiry!