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Tri-sec-butylborane solution

Tri-sec-butylborane solution chemical structure
CAS Number1113-78-6
Formula[C2H5CH(CH3)]3B
Mol. Weight182.15 g/mol

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

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225-H314-H335-H351

Precautionary Statements

P210-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

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