CAS 19610-37-8

Bis(hydroxymethyl)-o-carborane

Description:

Bis(hydroxymethyl)-o-carborane is a chemical compound characterized by its unique structure, which incorporates a carborane framework—a cluster of carbon and boron atoms. This compound features two hydroxymethyl (-CH2OH) groups attached to the o-carborane structure, enhancing its solubility in polar solvents and contributing to its reactivity. The presence of hydroxymethyl groups allows for potential applications in various fields, including materials science and medicinal chemistry, due to their ability to participate in further chemical reactions, such as esterification or cross-linking. Bis(hydroxymethyl)-o-carborane exhibits thermal stability and can be synthesized through specific chemical reactions involving carborane derivatives. Its unique properties make it a subject of interest for research into boron-containing compounds, particularly in the development of new materials or pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the compound's boron content may impart interesting properties for applications in neutron capture therapy in cancer treatment, highlighting its potential in both industrial and biomedical fields.

Formula: C₄H₁₆B₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C4H6B10O2/c15-1-3-4(2-16)5(3)7(3)8(3)6(3,4)10(4)9(4,5)11(5,7)13(7,8)12(6,8,10)14(9,10,11)13/h15-16H,1-2H2

InChI key: InChIKey=SALHMMRXFWKCLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C1234C567(CO)[BH]189[BH]2%10%11[BH]3%12%13[BH]45%14[BH]6%15%16[BH]78%17[BH]9%10%18[BH]%12%11%19[BH]%14%13%15[BH]%16%17%18%19

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)carborane
• 1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12)-1,2-dimethanol
• Bis(hydroxymethyl)-o-carborane
• Dihydroxymethyl-o-carborane
• NSC 98987
• o-Carboranedimethanol
• 1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-o-carborane

1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-O-carborane

Controlled Product

CAS: 19610-37-8

1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-O-carborane is a cyclic molecule that can be used in the synthesis of organic compounds. It can be prepared by reacting anhydrous sodium chloride with propiolic acid. It has been shown to produce decaborane and anion when reacted with chlorine. The chlorides are catalytic for the formation of methyl alcohol and methacrylates. 1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-O-carborane has been used as a starting material for the synthesis of triflates and methyl alcohols. This compound has also been found to produce diffraction patterns that can be used for structural analysis.

Formula: C₄H₁₆B₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 204.28 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB45717