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O-Carborane

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Description
O-Carborane (CAS: 16872-09-6) is a closo-carborane, a type of heterocyclic boron-carbon compound with a icosahedral molecular structure consisting of 10 boron atoms, 2 carbon atoms, and 12 hydrogen atoms. It is a stable, non-toxic, and highly versatile organoboron compound that serves as a key building block in various chemical syntheses.
Synonyms
1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane, 1,2-Carborane, o-Dicarbadodecaborane, 1,2-Dicarba-closo-dodecaborane, o-Carborane (12), Dicarbadodecaborane (12)
Applications
1. Pharmaceutical Intermediates: o-Carborane (CAS: 16872-09-6) is used in the synthesis of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents for the treatment of cancer, as its high boron content enables targeted neutron irradiation of tumor cells. 2. Material Intermediates: o-Carborane (CAS: 16872-09-6) is utilized in the preparation of high-temperature resistant polymers, resins, and composites, due to its excellent thermal stability and chemical inertness. 3. Fine Chemicals: o-Carborane (CAS: 16872-09-6) serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including catalysts, ligands, and organic electronic materials. 4. Chemical Research: o-Carborane (CAS: 16872-09-6) is widely used in academic and industrial research for the development of new organoboron compounds and synthetic methodologies.
Purity
≥98%
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep container tightly closed.
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Density
1.01 g/cm3 (25°C)
Melting Point
270-274°C (decomposes)