Description

Tributylborane is an organoboron compound widely utilized as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective hydroboration agent and a source of butyl groups in cross-coupling reactions. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Hydroboration Reactions: A key reagent for the stereoselective synthesis of organoboranes from alkenes and alkynes, which are pivotal intermediates in fine chemical production.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers for specialty polymer synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block for introducing butyl groups into complex molecules via cross-coupling methodologies like Suzuki-Miyaura reactions.
• Reducing Agent: Employed in selective reduction processes within multi-step synthetic routes in pharmaceutical development.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the surface modification of materials and the development of boron-containing advanced ceramics or composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylborane
CAS No.	122-56-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₇B
Molecular Weight	182.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylborine; Borane, tributyl-; Tri-n-butylborane; n-Tributylborane; Butylboron; Boric acid, tributyl ester; Tributylboron; TBB
EINECS	204-555-4

Quality Control

Our Tributylborane is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant ISO quality management standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research and industrial application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.78 - 0.80 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.