Cesium carborane

Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) is a special alkali metal carborane salt compound, belonging to the class of cesium-substituted carborane derivatives, characterized by a stable closo-carborane anion core (a polyhedral structure consisting of 10 boron atoms and 2 carbon atoms) paired with a cesium cation (Cs+) . It has a standardized chemical formula of C2H10B10Cs and a molecular weight of 276.47. Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in polar organic solvents (such as methanol, ethanol, acetone) and water, and slightly soluble in non-polar solvents. It exhibits dual properties: the high thermal stability and chemical inertness of the carborane anion core, and the typical ionic properties of cesium salts, with good thermal stability and low volatility even at high temperatures.

Cesium 1,2-dicarba-closo-decaboranate, Cesium o-carboranate, Cesium dicarbadodecaboranate, Cesium 1,2-dicarba-closo-decaborane salt, Cesium carboranate, Cesium (1,2-dicarba-closo-decaboranyl) salt

1. Advanced Material Intermediate: Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) is a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance functional materials, such as boron-containing ceramics, heat-resistant coatings and alkali metal-doped hybrid materials. Its carborane core enhances thermal stability and flame retardancy, while the cesium cation enables doping modification to adjust the material’s electrical and thermal properties. 2. Chemical Intermediate: Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) serves as an important intermediate in organoboron and alkali metal compound synthesis, used for the preparation of various cesium carborane derivatives, specialty metal carborane reagents and fine chemicals through ion exchange, substitution and coordination reactions, enabling the introduction of both the carborane structure and cesium ion into target compounds. 3. Electronic & Energy Material Auxiliary: Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) is applied in the production of electronic and energy materials, such as high-temperature resistant electronic packaging materials, solid electrolytes and battery additives. Its excellent thermal stability and ionic conductivity make it suitable for harsh service environments in electronic and energy storage fields. 4. Fine Chemicals & Specialty Reagents: Cesium carborane (CAS: 12539-26-3) is utilized in the production of fine chemicals and specialty analytical reagents, mainly for boron-containing compound research, alkali metal carborane synthesis experiments and material science research, due to its specific ionic structure and stable chemical properties.

≥97%

C2H10B10Cs

276.47

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light, heat, moisture, oxidizing agents and strong acids. Keep container tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and hydrolysis. Avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and incompatible metal compounds. Store at 2-8 °C for long-term preservation, away from direct sunlight and humid environments; prevent exposure to high temperatures to avoid decomposition.

White to off-white crystalline powder

1.42 g/cm3