Description

Syn-Oranti-Octadecaborane is a high-purity, synthetically produced boron hydride cluster compound with the CAS registry number 21107-56-2. This compound is valued for its unique three-dimensional cage structure, which serves as a critical precursor and building block in advanced materials science and chemical synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, neutron capture therapy agents, and high-energy materials development.

Application

• Precursor for Boron-Containing Polymers: Used in the synthesis of novel polymeric materials with specialized thermal and electronic properties.
• Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): Serves as a potential boron carrier agent in the development of pharmaceuticals for targeted cancer treatments.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a ligand or catalyst component in organometallic reactions and hydrogen storage applications.
• High-Energy Materials: Investigated as a component in propellants and pyrotechnics due to its high boron content and energy density.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a boron source for depositing thin films of boron or boron carbide coatings.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new boron cluster chemistry and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Syn-Oranti-Octadecaborane
CAS No.	21107-56-2
Molecular Formula	B18H22
Molecular Weight	216.77 g/mol (for B18H22)
Synonyms	Octadecaborane(22); anti-B18H22; syn/anti-B18H22; Octadecaborane; Boron Hydride Cluster; 1,2′-anti-B18H22; Boron Cage Compound
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Quality Control

Our Syn-Oranti-Octadecaborane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong oxidizers and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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