Tributyl Borate

Name:
Tributyl Borate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	butyl borate
M Formula:	(C4H9)3BO3
Properties:
Water-white liquid. D 0.8550–0.8570, bp 232.4C, distillation range, 85% distills between 135C and 140C (40 mm Hg), refr index 1.4071 (25C), fp below −70C, viscosity 1.601 cP(25C), flash p 200F (93.3C) (OC). Hydrolyzes rapidly; miscible with common organic liquids. Combustible.
Derivation:
From butanol and boric acid.
Use:
Welding fluxes, intermediate in preparation of borohydrides, flame retardant for textiles (with boric acid).