Trimethylboroxine [CAS 823-96-1]

Alternate Names: 2,4,6-Trimethyl-boroxin
CAS Number: 823-96-1
Purity: 99%
Molecular Weight: 125.53
Molecular Formula: C3H9B3O3

Description

Trimethylboroxine (TMB) has gained widespread recognition as a versatile organic compound extensively employed in scientific research. Notably, Trimethylboroxine exhibits characteristics of being colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and soluble in water and alcohols. Furthermore, it boasts high stability, enabling long-term storage. Trimethylboroxine serves as a robust electron acceptor and exhibits oxidizing properties in biochemical reactions. It can also function as a catalyst in select chemical reactions. In biochemical processes, Trimethylboroxine acts as an electron acceptor, facilitating electron transfer from one molecule to another. This unique capability empowers Trimethylboroxine to catalyze biochemical reactions effectively.

Application

Trimethylboroxine (TMB) is a cyclic anhydride of methyl-boronic acid. It can be been used:

  • As a derivatizing agent for gas chromatographic/mass spectrometric analysis.
  • In the preparation of methylaluminoxane (MAO) which is used in the polymerization of olefins.
  • As an electrolyte additive to enhance the interface stability of electrode/electrolyte.
  • In methylation of aryl halides by palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction.
  • In the preparation of CBS (Corey, Bakshi and Shibata) catalysts for asymmetric reductions of ketones to alcohols.

Physical State : Liquid

Solubility : Soluble in water (react).

Storage : Store at room temperature

Melting Point : -38° C (lit.)

Boiling Point : 78-80° C (lit.)

Density : 0.90 g/mL at 25° C (lit.)