Booritrifluoridi

Booritrifluoridi, also known as boron trifluoride, is a chemical compound with the formula BF3. It is a colorless gas at room temperature with a pungent odor. Booritrifluoridi is a Lewis acid, meaning it can accept an electron pair, and is widely used as a catalyst in various organic reactions.

The compound is synthesized by reacting boron trioxide with calcium fluoride in the presence of sulfuric acid. Alternatively, it can be produced by the reaction of boron carbide with fluorine. Booritrifluoridi is highly reactive and readily hydrolyzes in the presence of moisture to form boric acid and hydrofluoric acid.

In industrial applications, booritrifluoridi serves as a catalyst in reactions such as alkylation, polymerization, and isomerization. It is also used in the production of boron compounds, as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors, and as a fumigant. Due to its corrosive nature and toxicity, booritrifluoridi must be handled with extreme care in well-ventilated areas with appropriate protective equipment.