Borane tert-butylamine complex

Synonym(s):tert-Butylamine borane;NSC 114045;Trihydro(2-methyl-2-propanamine) boron

CAS NO.：7337-45-3
Empirical Formula: C4H11BN
Molecular Weight: 86.97
MDL number: MFCD00075635
EINECS: 230-851-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-04 16:00:12

Borane tert-butylamine complex Structural

What is Borane tert-butylamine complex?

Chemical properties

white to off-white crystalline powder

The Uses of Borane tert-butylamine complex

Borane-tert-butylamine complex is used in stereoselective reduction of a steroidal ketone and for a review of amine boranes as selective reducing and hydroborating agents. It is also used as strong co-reducing agent in the syntheses of copper (I) oxide nanoparticles, diphosphine-protected gold nanocluster and 4-acetoxycinnamyl alcohols.

What are the applications of Application

Borane tert-butylamine (BTB) complex may be used as strong co-reducing agent in the following syntheses:
copper (I) oxide nanoparticles
diphosphine-protected gold nanocluster
4-acetoxycinnamyl alcohols
Reactant involved in:
Non-destructive analyses and conservation treatments of Indian drawings
Dehydrogenation reactions mediated by ruthenium bidentate phosphine complexes or ruthenium / iridium bis(N-heterocyclic carbene) complexes
The formation of σ-borane complexes
Ethanolysis of amine-borane adducts to form a reducing system for transfer hydrogenation of terminal olefins
Photochemical hydroboration and oxidation of single-walled carbon nanotubes

General Description

Borane tert-butylamine complex is a mild reducing agent. It participates in the selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to corresponding alcohol. It takes part as a reducing agent in the synthesis of monodisperse palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs), monodisperse gold (Au) nanoparticles and carbon-supported Pd electrocatalysts.

Properties of Borane tert-butylamine complex

Melting point:	98-100 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density	0,87 g/cm³
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	27g/l
form	powder
color	White to off-white
Water Solubility	Soluble in water (27 g/L at 20°C) and methanol.
BRN	4134905
EPA Substance Registry System	Boron, trihydro(2-methyl-2-propanamine)-, (T-4)- (7337-45-3)

Safety information for Borane tert-butylamine complex

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.