Borane dimethyl sulfide complex solution
ALDRICH/775118 - 1.0 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran
Synonym: BMS; Trihydro[thiobis[methane]
CAS Number: 13292-87-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H9BS
Molecular Weight: 75.97
MDL Number: MFCD00013189
Linear Formula: (CH3)2S · BH3
Product Type: Chemical


12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 12—Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention. This product utilizes safer chemistry to minimize the potential for chemical accidents, including releases, explosions and fires.
concentration | 1.0 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran |
density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C |
form | liquid |
functional group | thioether |
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greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Use of Renewable Feedstocks Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry ![]() |
InChI | 1S/C2H6S.BH3/c1-3-2;/h1-2 |
InChI key | RMHDLBZYPISZOI-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
reaction suitability | reagent type: reductant |
SMILES string | B.CSC |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
Application: | 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF): A Biomass-Derived Solvent with Broad Application in Organic Chemistry ![]() ![]() |
Application: | Commonly used in hydroboration of olefins and as a reductant of carbonyls. 2-Me-THF has shown potential as an environmentally friendly solvent compared to commonly used solvents; e.g. dichloromethane and THF. |
Application: | For an alternative to Tetrahydrofuran and Dichloromethane, please see: An alternative to Tetrahydrofuran and Dichloromethane ![]() |
Application: | Reactant used as a regioselective reducing agent Reactant involved in: • Hydroboration / oxidation Synthesis of cage compounds |
General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product, 1.0 M in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries", "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" and "Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention". Find details here ![]() ![]() |
Legal Information: | Sure/Seal is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC |
Packaging: | 4×25, 100, 500 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
Packaging: | The 25 mL Sure/Seal™ bottle is recommended as a single-use bottle. Repeated punctures will likely result in decreased performance of product. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 - H260 - H302 - H315 - H318 - H360FD |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P231 + P232 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
Risk Statements | 11-14/15-19-36 |
Safety Statements | 16-26-43 |
RIDADR | UN 3399A 4.3(3) / PGI |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 9.3 °F |
Flash Point(C) | -12.6 °C |
Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH019 |
Density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352112 |