Description

Borane CAS NO 13283-31-3 is a versatile and highly reactive gaseous compound, primarily recognized as a powerful reducing agent and hydroboration reagent. Its reactivity is critical for precise chemical transformations in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where controlled reduction and boron chemistry are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the reduction of functional groups and in the synthesis of complex drug molecules.
• Hydroboration Reactions: Used in the stereoselective addition of boron-hydrogen bonds to alkenes and alkynes, a fundamental step in organic synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the polymerization of specific monomers and in the modification of polymer surfaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring selective reduction.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for doping or depositing boron-containing thin films.
• Research & Development: A staple reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Borane
CAS No.	13283-31-3
Molecular Formula	BH3
Molecular Weight	13.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane (BH3); Boron trihydride; Trihydroboron; Borane gas; Boron hydride (BH3); UN 1911
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Borane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a certified, properly labeled gas cylinder in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The cylinder valve must be securely closed when not in use. Store under an inert atmosphere as appropriate. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Impurities (GC)	Contact for details

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