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− | Triethyl borate burns in air with a green flame, releasing carbon dioxide, water vapors and boron oxide/boric acid fumes. | + | Triethyl borate burns in air with a green flame, releasing [[carbon dioxide]], water vapors and boron oxide/boric acid fumes. |
===Physical=== | ===Physical=== | ||
− | Triethyl borate is a colorless liquid, which slowly hydrolyzes in water and miscible with organic solvents. | + | Triethyl borate is a colorless liquid, which slowly hydrolyzes in water and miscible with many organic solvents, like alcohols. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Preparation== | ==Preparation== | ||
− | Triethyl borate can be prepared by adding anhydrous [[ethanol]] with [[boric acid]] or [[boron | + | Triethyl borate can be prepared by adding anhydrous [[ethanol]] with [[boric acid]] or [[boron trioxide]]. Can be purified via distillation. |
==Projects== | ==Projects== | ||
*Make green flame | *Make green flame | ||
+ | *Purify boric acid | ||
==Handling== | ==Handling== | ||
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[[Category:Materials that react with water]] | [[Category:Materials that react with water]] | ||
[[Category:Easily prepared chemicals]] | [[Category:Easily prepared chemicals]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Liquids]] |
Latest revision as of 21:37, 21 January 2020
Names | |
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IUPAC name
Triethyl borate
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Other names
Boric acid, triethyl ester
Boron triethoxide Triethoxyborane | |
Properties | |
C6H15BO3 B(C2H5O)3 | |
Molar mass | 145.99 g/mol |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density | 0.858 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −85 °C (−121 °F; 188 K) |
Boiling point | 118 °C (244 °F; 391 K) |
Reacts | |
Solubility | Reacts with carboxylic acids Soluble in methanol |
Hazards | |
Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
Flash point | 11 °C |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds
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Trimethyl borate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
Triethyl borate an ester of boric acid and ethanol, a colorless, flammable liquid with the formula B(C2H5O)3.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Triethyl borate burns in air with a green flame, releasing carbon dioxide, water vapors and boron oxide/boric acid fumes.
Physical
Triethyl borate is a colorless liquid, which slowly hydrolyzes in water and miscible with many organic solvents, like alcohols.
Availability
Triethyl borate is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Triethyl borate can be prepared by adding anhydrous ethanol with boric acid or boron trioxide. Can be purified via distillation.
Projects
- Make green flame
- Purify boric acid
Handling
Safety
Triethyl borate readily hydrolyzes in water and this makes it irritant to skin, eyes and mucous tissue.
Storage
Triethyl borate should be stored in closed bottles, in a dry medium, such a glovebox or desiccator.
Disposal
Triethyl borate can be safely burned. It will hydrolyze in water to yield ethanol and boric acid, which pose low toxicity to the environment and don't require special disposal.