Title: Hexaborane(10)
CAS Registry Number: 23777-80-2
Additional Names: Hexaboron decahydride; borohexane
Molecular Formula: B6H10
Molecular Weight: 74.95
Percent Composition: B 86.55%, H 13.45%
Literature References: Prepd by the reaction of magnesium boride with hydrochloric or phosphoric acid: Stock, Kuss, Ber. 56B, 789 (1923).
Properties: Liquid. mp -62.3°; bp 108°; vapor pressure (0°): 7.5 mm: Burg, Kratzer, Inorg. Chem. 1, 725 (1962). d0 0.69. Slowly dec at room temp. Hydrolyzes in water after long heating.
Melting point: mp -62.3°
Boiling point: bp 108°
Density: d0 0.69 |