- Nitronium tetrafluoroborate
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Nitronium tetrafluoroborate Other namesnitronium fluoroborate, NO2BF4Identifiers CAS number 13826-86-3 Properties Molecular formula BNO2F4 Molar mass 132.81 Hazards MSDS [1] R-phrases R34 R42 R43 S-phrases S26 S36 S37 S39 S45 Related compounds Other cations Nitrosonium tetrafluoroborate (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Nitronium tetrafluoroborate is an inorganic compound with formula NO2BF4. It is a salt of nitronium cation and tetrafluoroborate anion. It is a hygroscopic, colorless crystalline solid. It is corrosive.
Preparation
Nitronium tetrafluoroborate can be prepared by adding a mixture of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and boron trifluoride to a nitromethane solution of nitric acid or nitrogen pentoxide.[1]
Applications
Nitronium tetrafluoroborate is used as a nitration agent.
References
Categories:- Tetrafluoroborates
- Nitronium compounds
- Inorganic compound stubs
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