Decaborane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

In rocket propellants, and as a catalyst in olefin polymerization

Decaborane is used as a fuel for aneutronic fusion. It is also used in the preparation of vinyl decaborane as well as in the preparation of semiconductors that have low energy ion implantation. It is widely used in rocket propellants and serves as a catalyst in olefin polymerization reactions. It is a reactant for the preparation of carborane-conjugated quinoline carboxamide ligands of translocator protein for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT).

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17702-41-9
• Molecular Formula: B10H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00011314
• InChI Key: KGUZAUWGHAIUGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: decaborane, decaboron tetradecahydride
• PubChem CID: 6328162
• IUPAC Name: decaborane
• SMILES: [B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B][B]

• Boiling Point: 213°C
• Melting Point: 99°C to 103°C
• Color: White through Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1868
• Merck Index: 14,2845
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,toluene,ethyl acetate and benzene; Slightly soluble in cold water.
• Formula Weight: 122.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Pungent
• Density: 0.940g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Decaborane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H301+H311-H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H301-H310-H330 Flammable solid. Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P310-P312-P330-P361-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: DECABORANE
EINECSNumber	241-711-8
RTECSNumber	HD1400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only