Description

Potassium Triisopropoxyborohydride is a highly versatile and powerful reducing agent, specifically a sterically hindered borohydride derivative. This compound is valued for its exceptional selectivity and mild reaction conditions, making it a superior choice for complex synthetic transformations where traditional reagents fail. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the selective reduction of ketones, aldehydes, and imines.

Application

• Selective Carbonyl Reduction: Preferred for the chemoselective reduction of ketones in the presence of other sensitive functional groups like esters, epoxides, or halides.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of chiral alcohols and amines as a key reagent in stereoselective reduction processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Critical for manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high purity and predictable reactivity are paramount.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticide and herbicide intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or modifying agent in the production of specialized polymers and materials.
• Laboratory Research: A staple reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development and complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Triisopropoxyborohydride
CAS No.	42278-67-1
Molecular Formula	C9H21BKO3
Molecular Weight	218.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Triisopropyloxyborohydride; Potassium Tri-iso-propoxyborohydride; KIPBH; Potassium Triisopropoxyhydroborate; Potassium Triisopropoxyboranuid; Borate(1-), triisopropoxyhydro-, potassium; Potassium (triisopropoxy)borohydride
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Triisopropoxyborohydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain potency and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in THF, Toluene

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