Description

1-Hydroxy-o-Carborane is a functionalized derivative of the icosahedral carborane cage, a boron cluster compound known for its exceptional thermal and chemical stability. This compound matters as a versatile synthon for introducing the robust, three-dimensional carborane moiety into advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, enabling the development of products with enhanced properties. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), high-performance polymers, and organometallic catalysis.

Application

• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing tumor-targeting boron delivery agents.
• Advanced Material Science: Used as a building block for creating thermally stable polymers, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor for creating novel catalysts with unique steric and electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the development of novel drug candidates, particularly where enhanced metabolic stability is desired.
• High-Energy Materials: Investigated for use in propellants and explosives due to the high enthalpy of formation of boron clusters.
• Semiconductor Doping: Explored as a potential source for boron incorporation in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-o-Carborane
CAS No.	23987-99-7
Molecular Formula	C2H13B10O
Molecular Weight	175.52 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxycloso-dodecaborane(12); 1-Hydroxy-1,2-dicarbadodecaborane(12); o-Carborane-1-ol; 1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12)-1-ol; Hydroxy-o-carborane; 1,2-Dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12)-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-o-Carborane is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 11B, 13C) and HPLC analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or when opening the container to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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