Boron trifluoride methanol complex by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This is a compound derived from boron and fluorine. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which hydrolyses in water. It has a boiling point of 58 - 60 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 2802-68-8 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C2H8BF3O2 Molecular weight: 131.89 Assay: Minimum 11 - 14 % Boron trifluoride methanol complex has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Boron trifluoride methanol complex is a powerful acidic catalyst for the esterification of the fatty acids. It is employed in the deactylation of acetanilides. It is further used to study the synthesis of amino group containing cyanine dyes of different types. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.