Agent Name | Potassium tri-sec-butylborohydride |
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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." |
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Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable." |
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Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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