Triethylborane

Name:
Triethylborane
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	triethylborine; boron triethyl
M Formula:	(C2H5)3B
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D (25C), flash p −32F (35.5C), fp −93C, bp 95C, refr index 1.3971, heat of combustion 20,000 Btu/lb. Miscible with most organic solvents; immiscible with water.
Derivation:
Reaction of triethylaluminum and boron halide or diborane and ethylene.
Hazard:
Flammable, dangerous fire risk, ignites spontaneously in air. Reacts violently with water and oxidizing materials. Toxic by inhalation, strong irritant.
Use:
Igniter or fuel for jet and rocket engines, fuel additive, olefin polymerization catalyst, intermediate.