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Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles
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
Specifications
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 |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)2S·BH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
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Safety and Handling
- Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- 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/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Borane-dimethyl sulfide complex
RUO – Research Use Only
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