Fluoboric acid, 40%

Name: Fluoboric acid, 40%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000852

About Fluoboric acid, 40%

Fluoboric acid is a synthetic reagent in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 16872-11-0 with a typical assay of 40%. The compound has the formula BF4H, corresponding to a molecular weight of 87.82 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is hydron tetrafluoroborate. Common synonyms include Tetrafluoroboric acid and Fluoroboric acid.

The product is provided as a liquid. Reported physical data include a density of 1.4 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development and medicinal chemistry. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Fluoboric acid in 500 mL and 5 L packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Fluoboric acid, 40%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000852
CAS Number	16872-11-0
IUPAC name	hydron tetrafluoroborate
Molecular formula	BF₄H
Molecular weight	87.82 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0107
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	40%
HSN code	28111100
InChIKey	ODGCEQLVLXJUCC-UHFFFAOYSA-O
SMILES	[H+].[B-](F)(F)(F)F
PubChem CID	28118

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Density	1.4 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1775
Synonyms	Tetrafluoroboric acid, Fluoroboric acid, Borofluoric acid, Hydrofluoboric acid, Hydrogen tetrafluoroborate, HBF4, Fluoboric acid (H(BF4)), fluorboric acid, fluoro boric acid, tetrafluorboric acid, tetrafluoro-boric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Fluoboric acid, 40%?

The CAS Registry Number of Fluoboric acid, 40% is 16872-11-0. It is also known as Tetrafluoroboric acid, Fluoroboric acid, Borofluoric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fluoboric acid, 40%?

Fluoboric acid, 40% has the molecular formula BF4H and a molecular weight of 87.82 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is hydron tetrafluoroborate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Fluoboric acid, 40% can I order?

We supply Fluoboric acid, 40% in Synthesis (40%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Fluoboric acid, 40%?

Yes. Every lot of Fluoboric acid, 40% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Fluoboric acid, 40% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Fluoboric acid, 40% is classified as hazardous (UN 1775), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.