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654213

2-Methylpyridine borane complex

95%

Synonym(s):

2-Picoline borane complex

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CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
MDL number:
Assay:
95%
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

assay

95%

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1=NC=CC=C1.B

InChI

1S/C6H7N.B/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7-6;/h2-5H,1H3;

InChI key

QHXLIQMGIGEHJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Methylpyridine borane complex is a nontoxic alternate to the reducing agent sodium cyanoborohydride.

Application

2-Methylpyridine borane complex solution (2-Picoline borane complex) was used as reducing agent for the labeling of oligosaccharides by reductive amination. It may be used in the following studies:
  • Synthesis of alkoxyamine derivatives, via reduction of oxime ethers.
  • Reductive amination reactions of C1-C10 aldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazones.
  • Synthesis of various trifluoromethylated amino compounds.
  • An alternative reagent for reductive aminations.
Environmentally benign reducing agent

Reactant for:
Reductive amination
N-Benzyl-protection of amino acid derivatives by reductive alkylation
Reductive alkoxyamination


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WGK 3

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Danger

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

flash_point_f

212.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

100 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3 - Water-react. 2



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