Borane-N,N-diisopropylethylamine, also known as N,N-Diisopropylethylamine borane or Borane-Borane-N,N-diisopropylethylamine, is a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for the conversion of carbonyl compounds.
Borane-N,N-diisopropylethylamine's key function lies in its ability to reduce carbonyl groups (C=O) to alcohols (C-OH).
This transformation is crucial for the synthesis of various organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and polymers.
CAS: 88996-23-0
MF: C8H22BN
MW: 143.08
Synonyms
BORANE-N,N-DIISOPROPYLETHYLAMINE COMPLEX;N,N-Diisopropylethylamine borane;Borane-N,N-diisopropylethylamine;Diisopropylethylamine borane;Borane N,N-diisopropylethylamine complex;boron,N-ethyl-N-propan-2-ylpropan-2-amine;Boron-N,N-diisopropylaminecomplex;N,N-Diisopropylamineboranecomplex
Borane-N,N-diisopropylethylamine Chemical Properties
Melting point: 15-17 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.822 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive index: n20/D 1.46(lit.)
Fp: 40 °C
Uses
Reactant for:
Preparation of modifiable bidentate systems via nitrogen-carbon rearrangement
Preparation of bioactive boranophosphonic acids
Preparation of precursors for synthesis of boronated oligonucleotide sequences
Synthesis of dithymidine boranophosphate via the oxathiaphospholane approach
Preparation of adenosine boranothiotriphosphate ribonucleoside and thymidine boranothiotriphosphate deoxyribonucleoside
Preparation of borane-amine complexes.