Description
1-Bromomethyl-1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12) (CAS No. 19496-84-5) is a highly specialized boron cluster compound with the molecular formula C3H3B10Br. This organoborane derivative, also known as 1-Bromomethyl-o-carborane, features a unique closo-dodecaborane framework with a bromomethyl substituent, making it a valuable intermediate in boron chemistry and materials science. With exceptional thermal and chemical stability, this compound is ideal for researchers developing advanced boron-containing polymers, pharmaceuticals, or neutron capture agents. Its high purity and well-defined structure ensure reproducibility in synthetic applications. Packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability, this product is intended for laboratory use by qualified professionals.
Properties
- CAS Number: 19496-84-5
- Complexity: 188
- InChI: InChI=1S/C3H3B10Br/c14-1-3-2(4-3)5-7-9-11-13-12-10-8-6-3/h2H,1H2
- InChI Key: MXWVRXIARQXIER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 226.04213
- Molecular Formula: C3H3B10Br
- Molecular Weight: 227.1
- SMILES: [B]1[B][B][B][B]C2[B]C2([B][B][B][B]1)CBr
- Monoisotopic Mass: 228.03486
- Synonyms: 19496-84-5, 1-Bromomethyl-1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12), 639-565-9, 1-Bromomethyl-o-carborane, FB45712
Application
1-Bromomethyl-1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12) serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of boron-rich macromolecules for neutron capture therapy (NCT) applications. Researchers utilize its reactive bromomethyl group to functionalize carborane cages for incorporation into polymers or biomolecular conjugates. This compound is also employed in the development of heat-resistant materials and as a building block for organometallic catalysts.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H228 (100%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P210, P240, P241, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Sol. 2 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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