Vanadium(V) oxytrifluoride
Vanadium(V) oxytrifluoride, also known as vanadyl trifluoride or VO F3, is a chemical compound. It is a yellow-orange solid that is highly reactive. It is a derivative of vanadium(V) oxide where three oxygen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms and retains one terminal oxygen atom bonded to the vanadium center.
Vanadium(V) oxytrifluoride is used in organic synthesis as a specialized fluorinating agent and oxidizing agent. Its high reactivity makes it useful in introducing fluorine atoms into organic molecules under specific conditions. It also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other vanadium compounds.
The compound is sensitive to moisture and hydrolyzes readily, forming hydrogen fluoride and other vanadium oxides. It is corrosive and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment and working under inert atmosphere conditions. Its synthesis often involves the reaction of vanadium oxides or halides with fluorinating reagents.