Title: Bis(1,2-dimethylpropyl)borane
CAS Registry Number: 1069-54-1
Additional Names: Disiamylborane; di-sec-isoamylborine; bis(3-methyl-2-butyl)borane
Molecular Formula: C10H23B
Molecular Weight: 154.10
Percent Composition: C 77.94%, H 15.04%, B 7.02%
Literature References: Prepn: Brown, Zweifel, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 83, 1241 (1961). Use in selective reductions: G. W. Kabalka, C. F. Lane, Chem. Tech. 6, 324 (1976).
Properties: Crystals, mp 35-40°. Unstable to air.
Melting point: mp 35-40°
Use: Selective reagent for steric control of hydroboration of olefins. |