Lithium tri-sec-butylborohydride
Agent Name
Lithium tri-sec-butylborohydride
CAS Number
38721-52-7
Formula
C12-H28-B.Li
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, lithium (1:1), (T-4)-; Borate(1-), hydrotris(1-methylpropyl)-, lithium, (T-4)-; Lithium tri-sec-butylhydroborate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
1.0 Molar solution in tetrahydrofuran: Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a mild reducing agent in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
1.0 Molar solution in tetrahydrofuran: Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Aluminum borohydride."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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