Description

Dichloroborane is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a powerful Lewis acid and a source of boron-chlorine functionality for introducing boron into target molecules. This makes it a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for developing novel boron-containing compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Key intermediate in the preparation of organoboron compounds via hydroboration or halogen exchange reactions.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of boron-based polymers and advanced ceramics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing boron, such as protease inhibitors.
• Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for generating Lewis acid catalysts used in various organic transformations, including polymerization and isomerization.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing boron-containing thin films and dopants.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new boron chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dichloroborane
CAS No.	13701-67-2
Molecular Formula	BCl2H
Molecular Weight	82.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane, dichloro-; Chloroborane; Dichloroboron hydride; Boron dichloride hydride; BCl2H; Dichloroborane(2); Hydrogen dichloroborane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dichloroborane is produced and handled under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC), NMR spectroscopy, and titration methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas / liquid (under pressure)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
BCl3 (Impurity)	≤ 3.0%
Other Volatiles	≤ 2.0%

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