CAS 20740-05-0

1-Hexyl-o-carborane(12)

Description:

1-Hexyl-o-carborane(12) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of carboranes, which are polyhedral boron-carbon clusters. This particular compound features a hexyl group attached to the o-carborane structure, which consists of a cage-like arrangement of boron and carbon atoms. The unique structure of carboranes imparts several interesting properties, including thermal stability, low volatility, and resistance to oxidation. 1-Hexyl-o-carborane(12) is notable for its potential applications in materials science, particularly in the development of high-performance polymers and as a boron-containing additive in various chemical processes. The presence of the hexyl group enhances its solubility in organic solvents, making it more versatile for practical applications. Additionally, carboranes are known for their ability to act as neutron capture agents, which may have implications in nuclear chemistry and radiation protection. Overall, 1-Hexyl-o-carborane(12) exemplifies the intriguing chemistry of carboranes and their potential utility in advanced materials and chemical applications.

Formula: C₈H₂₄B₁₀

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H24B10/c1-2-3-4-5-6-8-7-9(8)11(7)12(7)10(7,8)14(8)13(8,9)15(9,11)17(11,12)16(10,12,14)18(13,14,15)17/h7,9-18H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=GDUFUPZBOQTDBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCC)C1234[BH]567[BH]189[BH]2%10%11[BH]3%12%13[CH]45%14[BH]6%15%16[BH]78%17[BH]%109%18[BH]%12%11%19[BH]%13%14%15[BH]%16%17%19%18

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12), 1-hexyl-
• 1-(n-Hexyl)-1,2-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12)
• 1-Hexyl-o-carborane(12)
• Dicarbadodecaborane(12), hexyl-
• Hexyldicarbadodecaborane(12)
• N-Hexylcarborane
• NHC
• n-Hexyl carborane
• 1-Hexyl-1,2-dicarbadodecaborane(12)

1-Hexyl-o-carborane

Controlled Product

CAS: 20740-05-0

1-Hexyl-o-carborane is a human bioassay that has shown carcinogenic activity. It has been observed to cause cancer in humans through its ability to bind to DNA and alter the cell cycle. 1-Hexyl-o-carborane is an organometallic compound that binds to ferrocene and other organometallic compounds, preventing their use as anticancer drugs. 1-Hexyl-o-carborane can be synthesized by reacting hexylmagnesium bromide with ammonium carbonyl chloride in a one pot reaction.

Formula: C₈B₁₀H₂₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 228.39 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH45713