Description

Decaborane is a high-energy boron hydride cluster compound with the molecular formula B₁₀H₁₄. This advanced chemical is valued for its unique structure and properties, making it a critical precursor in materials science and high-tech manufacturing. It is primarily utilized in the production of boron-based thin films, neutron capture therapy agents, and as a specialty reducing agent in organic synthesis. Industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and advanced ceramics rely on its consistent quality and performance.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A key boron source for depositing boron-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and ceramic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated as a boron carrier for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) in oncology.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reducing agent and catalyst in the synthesis of complex organoboron compounds.
• Energetic Materials: Used in research and development of high-energy fuels and propellant formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or additive to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers.
• Neutron Shielding: Incorporated into materials due to boron's high neutron absorption cross-section for radiation shielding.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decaborane
CAS No.	17702-41-9
Molecular Formula	B₁₀H₁₄
Molecular Weight	122.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Decaboron tetradecahydride; Boron hydride (B10H14); Decaborane(14); 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-Decaboradecahydride; Arachno-Decaborane(14); NSC 172852; UN 1868
EINECS	241-711-8

Quality Control

Our Decaborane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	99 - 101 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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