Boron Tribromide for High-Purity Applications
Reliable performance for sensitive chemical processes.
Nagase supplies high-purity boron tribromide (BBr₃) for advanced synthesis, demethylation, and semiconductor applications.
High-Performance BBr₃ for Synthesis and Semiconductors
Boron tribromide (BBr₃) is a highly reactive compound used in organic synthesis and semiconductor manufacturing. It plays a key role in the demethylation of ethers and serves as an essential reagent in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. With its strong Lewis acidity and high purity, BBr₃ enables precise doping and etching steps in advanced materials production. Its performance and reactivity make it indispensable in both R&D and industrial-scale applications.
As a global supplier of electronic-grade reagents, NAGASE offers boron tribromide in high-purity grades with reliable availability for critical process environments.
Applications
Electronic-grade boron tribromide (BBr₃) is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, fine chemical production, and organic synthesis where high purity and strong Lewis acidity are essential.
- Semiconductor doping and etching – P-type diffusion doping in IC, solar cell, and discrete device manufacturing
- Organic synthesis – Demethylation of aromatic ethers and complex transformations
- Bromination reactions – Used in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediates
- Raw material for high-purity boron and organoboron compound production
- Catalyst systems and other specialty chemistry applications
Features
Boron tribromide (BBr₃) offers high reactivity, excellent purity, and precise control for demanding chemical and semiconductor processes.
- Powerful Lewis acid – Enables efficient ether cleavage and bromination reactions
- Ultra-high purity grades – Suitable for semiconductor and electronic materials manufacturing
- High volatility – Ideal for gas-phase applications such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
- Stable supply and quality control – Ensures consistency in industrial and R&D environments
- Versatile reactivity – Applicable across organic synthesis, catalysis, and specialty chemistry
Product Specification
Product | 6N | 7N | Product | 6N | 7N |
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Al, max | 15 ppb | 5 ppb | Li, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
As, max | 4 ppb | 1 ppb | Mg, max | 20 ppb | 8 ppb |
Ca, max | 10 ppb | 5 ppb | Mn, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Ba, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Hg, max | 12 ppb | 1 ppb |
Bi, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Ni, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Cr, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | K, max | 10 ppb | 3 ppb |
Co, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Ag, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Cu, max | 5 ppb | 2 ppb | Na, max | 10 ppb | 5 ppb |
Ga, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Sr, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Au, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Sn, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Fe, max | 20 ppb | 10 ppb | Ti, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
Pb, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Zn, max | 5 ppb | 3 ppb |
Cd, max | 2 ppb | 1 ppb | Chroma, max | 60 APHA | 60 APHA |
Packaging Size
Container: Coated high purity quartz bubbler.
Packaging: PVC plastic bag + Polyfoam + Drum.
Fill volume: 500 ml, 950 ml, 1150 ml and/or Customized.