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Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA42967AP
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

  • Packaged under Argon

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 13292-87-0
Molecular Formula C2H9BS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 75.96
MDL Number MFCD00013189
InChI Key RMHDLBZYPISZOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym dimethyl sulfide borane, borane-methyl sulfide complex, borane dimethyl sulfide complex, borane-dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl sulfideborane, dimethyl sulfide trihydroboron, borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, borane methylsulfide, borane dimethylsulfide, borane dms
PubChem CID 9833925
IUPAC Name boron;methylsulfanylmethane
SMILES B.CSC

Specifications

Melting Point -38°C
Color Colorless to Yellow
Density 0.801 g/mL
Boiling Point ∼44°C (decomposition)
Flash Point −1°C (31°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Packaging ChemSeal™ bottles
Refractive Index 1.457
Linear Formula (CH3)2S·BH3
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN2924
Beilstein 3663489
Sensitivity Air and moisture sensitive
Solubility Information Miscible with ethyl ether,tetrahydrofurane,dichloromethane,benzene,xylene,hexane,diglyme,dimethyl ether,ethyl acetate,toluene,methylene chloride and other aprotic solvents.
Formula Weight 75.97
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H260-H301-H315-H318
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H260-H301-H314-H318-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P223-P231+P232-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P332+P313-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 236-313-6
RTECSNumber PV5080000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1
  • Packaged under Argon
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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