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Borane-2-methylpyridine complex, 95%
Description
Used as reactant for N-Benzyl-protection of amino acid derivatives by reductive alkylation, reductive alkoxyamination, as reducing agent for the labeling of oligosaccharides by reductive amination, synthesis of alkoxyamine derivatives, via reduction of oxime ethers, reductive amination reactions of C1-C10 aldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazones, synthesis of various trifluoromethylated amino compounds and an alternative reagent for reductive aminations.
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Used as reactant for N-Benzyl-protection of amino acid derivatives by reductive alkylation, reductive alkoxyamination, as reducing agent for the labeling of oligosaccharides by reductive amination, synthesis of alkoxyamine derivatives, via reduction of oxime ethers, reductive amination reactions of C1-C10 aldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazones, synthesis of various trifluoromethylated amino compounds and an alternative reagent for reductive aminations.
Solubility
Slightly sol. in water, cyclohexane, very sol. in methanol, THF, diglyme, and benzene
Notes
Refrigerate. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 44°C to 50°C |
Color | White |
Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN2813 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Slightly sol; in water,cyclohexane,very sol; in methanol,THF,diglyme,and benzene |
Formula Weight | 106.96 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Physical Form | Solid |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H261-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H261-H315-H319-H335 In contact with water releases flammable gas. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P223-P231+P232-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P335+P334-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
storageNote1 | 2° to 8°C |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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