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Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, 94%
Description
Borane- dimethyl sulfide is used for hydroboration and reduction reactions. It is used in the reduction of aldehydes, ketones, epoxides and carboxylic acids to give corresponding alcohols. It is also involved in the Corey-Itsuno reduction. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of highly pure semiconductor. It is also employed as a rocket propellant.
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Borane- dimethyl sulfide is used for hydroboration and reduction reactions. It is used in the reduction of aldehydes, ketones, epoxides and carboxylic acids to give corresponding alcohols. It is also involved in the Corey-Itsuno reduction. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of highly pure semiconductor. It is also employed as a rocket propellant.
Solubility
Miscible with ethyl ether, dichloromethane, benzene, xylene, hexane, diglyme, dimethyl ether, ethyl acetate, toluene, methylene chloride and other aprotic solvents.
Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, water, alcohols, bromine, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -38°C |
| Density | 0.801 |
| Boiling Point | ∼44°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | −1°C (30°F) |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)2S·BH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| UN Number | UN2924 |
| Beilstein | 3663489 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
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