Borane tert-butylamine

Borane tert-butylamine
Names
Other names
tert-Butylamine borane; Trihydro(2-methyl-2-propanamine) boron
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 230-851-5
  • NC(C)(C)C.B
Properties
C4H14BN
Molar mass 86.97 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid
Melting point 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Borane tert-butylamine is an amine borane complex derived from tert-butylamine and borane. It is a colorless solid.

The compound is prepared by the reaction of tert-butylammonium chloride and sodium borohydride:

t-BuNH3Cl + NaBH4 → t-BuNH2BH3 + H2 + NaCl

In organic synthesis, borane tert-butylamine can be used for selective reduction of certain functional groups including aldehydes, ketones, oximes, and imines.

In photographic processing, it is used in the E-4 process, as "chemical enlighting" step in the processing of the film.

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