Description

1,7-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-m-Carborane is a functionalized carborane derivative, a versatile organoboron building block prized for its unique icosahedral cage structure and thermal stability. This compound matters for its ability to introduce the robust carborane moiety into polymers and materials, significantly enhancing their thermal and chemical resistance properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in advanced materials science, particularly for developing high-performance polymers, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents, and thermally stable resins.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: As a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-temperature resistant polymers and thermosetting resins.
• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): Serves as a potential precursor for synthesizing boron-rich delivery agents for targeted cancer therapy.
• Materials Science: Incorporation into ceramics, composites, and coatings to improve thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of novel organic electronic materials due to its three-dimensional structure and electronic properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Design: Acts as a scaffold for creating novel organometallic catalysts and ligands.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key intermediate in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules containing boron clusters.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-m-Carborane
CAS No.	23924-78-9
Molecular Formula	C4H18B10O2
Molecular Weight	215.82 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Carborane-1,7-dimethanol; 1,7-Di(hydroxymethyl)-m-carborane; 1,7-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,7-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12); m-Carboranedimethanol; 1,7-Dicarbadodecaborane(12)-1,7-dimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,7-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-m-Carborane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, it is recommended to handle the material under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to ambient moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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