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Tributylborane

Synonym(s):

TBB, Tributylboron

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[CH3(CH2)3]3B
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

bp

109 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.747 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCB(CCCC)CCCC

InChI

1S/C12H27B/c1-4-7-10-13(11-8-5-2)12-9-6-3/h4-12H2,1-3H3

InChI key

CMHHITPYCHHOGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Reactant for:
  • Addition reactions for synthesis of phenyltrialkylborate salts
  • Boron-based multicomponent reactions for generation of substituted aziridines, oxazolidines, and pyrrolidines
  • Suzuki-Miyaura cross coupling of halopurines with trialkylboranes for the synthesis of adenosine A2A receptor antagonists
  • Multicomponent C-alkylation reactions with aromatic aldimines
  • One-pot alkylation-boration and electrophilic substitution

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac cylinder and has a 1/4-turn bronze ball valve with a female 1/4" NPT outlet thread (Z122661) installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove carbon steel plug that seals the outlet valve.

Compatible with the following:
For instructions please refer to technical bulletin AL-136: The Aldrich Sure/Pac Cylinder System

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Pyr. Liq. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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