Description

Tetraethyldiborane is a highly reactive organoboron compound, primarily utilized as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a source of ethyl groups and boron for the formation of complex organoboron intermediates, which are critical in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, semiconductor, and polymer industries who require high-purity specialty chemicals for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• As a key precursor in the synthesis of boron-containing polymers and advanced ceramic materials.
• As an ethylation and boration reagent in organic synthesis for creating complex molecular architectures.
• In the development of dopant sources and thin-film deposition processes within the semiconductor industry.
• For research into novel catalysts and ligand systems in homogeneous catalysis.
• As a starting material for the preparation of other organoborane derivatives with specialized functions.
• In hydroboration reactions for the selective functionalization of olefins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethyldiborane
CAS No.	12081-54-8
Molecular Formula	C8H20B2
Molecular Weight	137.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylborane Dimer; Tetraethyldiborane(6); Bis(diethylborane); 1,1,2,2-Tetraethyldiborane; Diethylborane (dimer); B,B'-Diethylborane Dimer; Diborane(6), 1,1,2,2-tetraethyl-; EINECS 235-173-1
EINECS	235-173-1

Quality Control

Our Tetraethyldiborane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Diethylborane Monomer	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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