Description

6,9-{(C2H5)2S}2-B10H12 is a sulfur-functionalized carborane derivative, specifically a 1,2-dicarba-*closo*-dodecaborane(12) with diethyl sulfide substituents. This compound matters as a versatile organoboron building block, offering unique steric and electronic properties for advanced materials synthesis. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, polymer science, and materials engineering, particularly for developing boron-containing polymers, catalysts, and novel ligand systems.

Application

• Precursor for Advanced Materials: Serves as a key monomer or additive in the synthesis of boron-containing polymers and resins with specialized thermal or electronic properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Used to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysts, leveraging the carborane cage's unique geometry and electron-donating characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediates: Acts as a boron carrier or a structural component in the research and development of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) agents and other bioactive molecules.
• Coordination Chemistry Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to study the formation and properties of metal complexes with sulfur-carborane ligands.
• Additive for Specialty Polymers: Incorporated into polymer matrices to modify properties such as thermal stability, flame retardancy, or radiation shielding.
• Component in Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials due to its potential charge-transport characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,9-{(C2H5)2S}2-B10H12
CAS No.	32124-79-1
Molecular Formula	C8H28B10S2
Molecular Weight	279.84 g/mol (Calculated)
Synonyms	6,9-Bis(diethylsulfido)-1,2-dicarba-*closo*-dodecaborane(12); 6,9-Bis(diethylthio)-*closo*-1,2-dicarbadodecaborane; 1,2-Dicarba-*closo*-dodecaborane(12), 6,9-bis(diethylthio)-; Diethyl sulfide carborane adduct; 6,9-Diethylthio-*closo*-carborane derivative; B10H12[(C2H5)2S]2; Sulfur-substituted carborane
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Quality Control

Our 6,9-{(C2H5)2S}2-B10H12 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (¹¹B and ¹H) and HPLC analysis, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request.

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 place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
¹¹B NMR Purity	Conforms
¹H NMR Purity	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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