Borane-tetrahydrofuran complex
Agent Name
Borane-tetrahydrofuran complex
CAS Number
14044-65-6
Formula
C4-H11-B-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borane tetrahydrofuran; Boron, trihydro(tetrahydrofuran)-, (T-4)-; Tetrahydrofuran borane; [ChemIDplus] (T-4)-Trihydro(tetrahydrofuran)boron; Borane-THF; BTHF; [Merck Index] UN3399
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] 10% Solution in tetrahydrofuran: Colorless liquid with an acrid odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in synthetic organic chemistry; [Merck Index]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; [Merck Index] 10% Solution in tetrahydrofuran (CAS# 109-99-9): Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Borane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable."
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