Tri-sec-butylborane solution

CAS Number1113-78-6
Formula[C2H5CH(CH3)]3B
Mol. Weight182.15 g/mol
Tri-sec-butylborane solution
What is Tri-sec-butylborane solution?
Tri-sec-butylborane solution is a chemical compound with CAS number 1113-78-6 and molecular formula [C2H5CH(CH3)]3B. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Catalyst for:
• Allylic alkylations for synthesis of unsaturated aldehydes and alcohols1
• Cis-addition of carbon-hydrogen bonds of pyrroles and thiophenes to alkynes2
• Borane-induced radical reduction of alkenyl and alkynyliodanes3
• Initiating polymerization for synthesis of polymethylenes and ethylene-propylene4
• Asymmetric synthesis of vinylglycidols5
• Asymmetric addition of alcohols to vinyl epoxides6
Specifications
Linear Formula
[C2H5CH(CH3)]3B
Molecular Weight
182.15 g/mol
Density
0.799 g/mL at 25 °C
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS05
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225-H314-H335-H351
Precautionary Statements
P210-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
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