Description

Borane-N,n-Diisopropylethylamine Complex is a versatile and highly reactive borane-amine adduct used as a selective reducing agent and hydroboration reagent. Its primary value lies in providing a stabilized, easy-to-handle source of borane for precise synthetic transformations in sensitive chemical processes. This complex is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Selective Carbonyl Reduction: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of other sensitive functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and chiral building blocks.
• Hydroboration Reactions: Employed in the hydroboration of alkenes and alkynes to generate organoboranes for subsequent cross-coupling (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a reagent in chiral reductions when used in conjunction with chiral catalysts or auxiliaries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the manufacture of specialty fragrances, flavors, and photographic chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the modification and curing of specialty resins and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Borane-N,n-Diisopropylethylamine Complex
CAS No.	88996-23-0
Molecular Formula	C8H22BN
Molecular Weight	143.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane-Diisopropylethylamine Complex; Borane-DIPEA Complex; Borane-N-Ethyldiisopropylamine Complex; BH3·DIPEA; BH3·Hünig's Base Adduct; N-Ethyldiisopropylamine Borane; Borane–N,N-Diisopropylethylamine; Borane–Hünig's Base
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Quality Control

Our Borane-N,n-Diisopropylethylamine Complex is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

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 area. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain reagent integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

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

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