Description

Boron Dichloride-Methyl Sulfide Complex is a versatile organoboron reagent used as a key precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a controlled source of boron dichloride, enabling precise reactions in the production of specialty chemicals and materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a crucial reagent in the preparation of boron-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, boron-based ceramics, and advanced composite materials.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate boron for enhanced efficacy.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of novel Lewis acid catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a stabilized form of BCl₂ for controlled borylation, chlorination, and other functional group transformations in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes as a boron source for doping semiconductors and depositing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Dichloride-Methyl Sulfide Complex
CAS No.	63462-42-0
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆BCl₂S
Molecular Weight	158.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloroborane Dimethyl Sulfide Complex; BCl₂·S(CH₃)₂; Boron Dichloride Dimethyl Sulfide Adduct; Dichloroborane-Dimethylsulfide; Dimethyl Sulfide Boron Dichloride; Borane, dichloro-, compd. with methyl sulfide (1:1); Methyl Sulfide Boron Dichloride Complex
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Quality Control

Our Boron Dichloride-Methyl Sulfide Complex is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and reagents. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, strong bases, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR/Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
Free Dimethyl Sulfide	≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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