Tri-sec-butylborane

Tri-sec-butylborane (CAS 1113-78-6) is a trialkylborane compound used as a radical initiator and catalyst precursor in controlled polymerization and synthetic chemistry.

Where is Tri-sec-butylborane used?

• Polymer chemistry: initiates radical polymerization of acrylates, methacrylates, and vinyl monomers
• Specialty plastics and adhesive systems
• Pharmaceutical synthesis: boron-based reagent for hydroboration and stereoselective carbon–carbon bond-forming reactions
• Active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing and biotechnology research
• Functional polymers for drug delivery scaffolds and surface modification
• Catalyst precursor in transition-metal-catalyzed processes requiring controlled generation of reactive intermediates
• It generates carbon-centered radicals under mild conditions.

Good to know: Handled and packaged under inert atmosphere due to air sensitivity. Specifications confirmed by titration or NMR assay.

Commercial specifications

• Solvents: tetrahydrofuran or hexane at defined molar concentrations
• Supply quantities from laboratory-scale to bulk