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Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, 94%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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