| Agent Name | Potassium tri-sec-butylborohydride |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 54575-49-4 |
| Formula | C12-H28-B.K |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, potassium (1:1), (T-4)-; Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, potassium, (T-4)-; Potassium tri-sec-butylhydroborate; [ChemIDplus] K-Selectride; Potassium (T-4)-hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)borate(1-); [Merck Index] UN3399 |
| Category | Organic Compounds, Metal Salts |
| Description | Solution in THF: Clear water-white to yellow viscous liquid; [Merck Index] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in organic synthesis (reducing agent); [Merck Index] |
| Comments | Made as a solution in tetrahydrofuran; Reacts with water; [Merck Index] 1.0 Molar solution in tetrahydrofuran: Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetrahydrofuran" and "Potassium borohydride." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Potassium tri-sec-butylborohydride
CAS Number
54575-49-4
Formula
C12-H28-B.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, potassium (1:1), (T-4)-; Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, potassium, (T-4)-; Potassium tri-sec-butylhydroborate; [ChemIDplus] K-Selectride; Potassium (T-4)-hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)borate(1-); [Merck Index] UN3399
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
Solution in THF: Clear water-white to yellow viscous liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis (reducing agent); [Merck Index]
Comments
Made as a solution in tetrahydrofuran; Reacts with water; [Merck Index] 1.0 Molar solution in tetrahydrofuran: Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetrahydrofuran" and "Potassium borohydride."
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.