Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder with an amine odour
Uses
Reagent used in a Ni-catalyzed reduction of electron-deficient aryl tosylates. The catalyst is composed of commercially available Ni(PPh
3)
2Cl
2(529621) and PCy
3(261971).
Uses
Borane-dimethylamine complex is used in a nickel-catalyzed reduction of electron-deficient aryl tosylates. It also serves as a reducing agent in electrolytic deposition of metals, alloys, semiconductors and insulators.
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion,
intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes. A
skin and eye irritant. Mutation data reported.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of NOx. See also
DIMETHYLAMINE and BORANE.
