Chlorodimethoxyborane Property

Melting point:

-87.5 °C

Boiling point:

74 °C

Density 

1.079 g cm-3

solubility 

sol aprotic solvents (ether, THF, CH2Cl2, hydrocarbons); reacts with water and protic solvents.

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Chlorodimethoxyborane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Chlorodimethoxyborane is used as a borylating reagent; preparation of substituted allyl boronates; preparation of enol borates.

Preparation

Chlorodimethoxyborane prepared from a 2:1 mole mixture of B(OMe)3 and BCl3^[1].

storage

Chlorodimethoxyborane is sensitive for air and moisture ; store and handle under an inert atmosphere.

References

1. Wiberg, E.; Smedsrud, H. Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 1935, 225, 204 (CA 1936, 30, 917).