Description

Borane-Isoamyl Sulfide Complex is a specialized organoborane reagent used as a selective reducing agent and hydroboration catalyst. Its value lies in its ability to perform controlled reductions and facilitate stereoselective synthesis under mild conditions. This complex is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise chemical transformations are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used as a selective reducing agent for carbonyl groups and other functional groups in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Hydroboration: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in the stereoselective hydroboration of alkenes to produce chiral alcohols.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of complex molecules, flavors, and fragrances requiring controlled reduction steps.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as an initiator or modifying agent in the synthesis and cross-linking of specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides where selective boron chemistry is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and boron-based reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Borane-Isoamyl Sulfide Complex
CAS No.	183118-10-7
Molecular Formula	C10H25BS
Molecular Weight	188.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane-isoamyl sulfide adduct; Isoamyl sulfide-borane complex; Borane tert-amyl sulfide complex; Borane sulfide complex with 1-(Methylbutyl) sulfide; Borane-methylbutyl sulfide; (3-Methylbutyl)sulfanylborane; Borane complex with isoamyl mercaptan (derivative)
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Quality Control

Our Borane-Isoamyl Sulfide Complex is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with global regulatory standards, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR/Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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