Description

Borane-Diisopropylamine is a versatile and highly reactive organoboron complex, widely recognized as a valuable reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a selective and mild reducing agent, as well as a source of borane for hydroboration reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise and controlled reduction steps are critical for synthesizing complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Selective Carbonyl Reduction: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of other sensitive functional groups.
• Hydroboration Agent: Serves as a convenient source of borane (BH3) for the hydroboration of alkenes and alkynes, a key step in alcohol and amine synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical in multi-step synthesis routes for creating chiral alcohols and amines used in drug development.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in conjunction with chiral auxiliaries or catalysts to produce enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized in the initiation and modification of polymers, and in the synthesis of boron-containing polymeric materials.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high-purity intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Borane-Diisopropylamine
CAS No.	55124-35-1
Molecular Formula	C6H18BN
Molecular Weight	115.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane-Diisopropylamine Complex; Diisopropylamine Borane; Borane–Diisopropylamine Adduct; Borane-Tetrahydrofuran-Diisopropylamine; BH3-DIPA; DIPA-BH3; N,N-Diisopropylaminoborane; Borane Dimethyl Sulfide-Diisopropylamine (related complex)
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Quality Control

Our Borane-Diisopropylamine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research, development, and cGMP manufacturing environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) and handled in a dry, oxygen-free environment to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR / Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Diisopropylamine Content	Balance
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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