Description

Trihexylboron is an organoboron compound widely utilized as a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a hydroboration agent and a precursor for generating other organoboron species, enabling precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the creation of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Key reagent in hydroboration-oxidation reactions for the stereoselective synthesis of alcohols from alkenes.
• Precursor for the preparation of other trialkylborane and boronate ester derivatives used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Used in polymer chemistry as a catalyst component or chain-transfer agent.
• Employed in material science research for surface modification and functionalization.
• Reagent for asymmetric synthesis in the production of chiral compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trihexylboron
CAS No.	1188-92-7
Molecular Formula	C18H39B
Molecular Weight	266.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Tri-n-hexylborane; Borane, trihexyl-; Trihexylborane; n-Hexylboron; THB; 1-Hexylboron; Trihexylborine; Hexylboron
EINECS	214-701-5

Quality Control

Our Trihexylboron is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by NMR or GC), physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to handle and store the material in a controlled environment. For long-term stability, storage at 2-8°C is advised.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC or 11B NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Hexane Content (GC)	≤ 5.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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