Description

Tetrahydroxydiboron is a versatile boron-containing reagent with the CAS number 13675-18-8. It serves as a crucial precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, enabling efficient cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for the palladium-catalyzed formation of carbon-carbon bonds between aryl/vinyl halides and boronic acids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a precursor for boron-doped materials, polymers, and advanced ceramics.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and emissive layer materials.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Serves as a building block for creating novel boron-based catalysts and ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydroxydiboron
CAS No.	13675-18-8
Molecular Formula	B2H4O4 or H4B2O4
Molecular Weight	89.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Diboron tetrahydroxide; Tetrahydroxyborane dimer; Boric acid, dimer; Bis(dihydroxyborane); B2(OH)4; Dihydroxyborane dimer; Hydroxyborane oligomer; Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydroxydiboron is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (B2H4O4)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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