Description

Triacetoxyboron is an organoboron reagent widely used as a mild and selective reducing agent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate critical transformations, such as the reduction of imines to amines, under relatively mild conditions, offering chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise and efficient synthetic methodologies are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the selective reduction of imines to secondary amines, a common step in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in stereoselective reductions when used with chiral catalysts or ligands to produce enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and liquid crystals where controlled reactivity is required.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new organic reactions in research settings.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a modifying agent or catalyst in specific polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triacetoxyboron
CAS No.	4887-24-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9BO6
Molecular Weight	179.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane, triacetoxy-; Triacetoxyborane; Boron triacetate; Acetic acid, boron complex; Tris(acetoxy)borane; Boron acetate; Triacetyloxyborane; Borane triacetate
EINECS	225-506-8

Quality Control

Our Triacetoxyboron is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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