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9-BBN

9-BBN is extremely susceptible to air oxidation and may spontaneously combust.

Chemical Formula: C₉H₁₅B

Other names: 9-Bora-bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane

Layman's explanation: 9-Borobicyclo[3.3.1]-nonane (9-BBN) is a solid material that reacts readily with water to form a borinic acid and hydrogen. It is extremely susceptible to air oxidation and may spontaneously combust and therefore is handled in solutions. However, it has limited solubility in hydrocarbons, ethers, and chlorinated hydrocarbons. 9-BBN is mainly used for regioselective hydroboration reactions and also valuable in selected functional group reductions. It is an excellent reagent for the preparation of boron containing polymers for polymer derivatization. It is also used as a mild reducing agent for ketones and aldehydes.

Keywords: boron polymer, polymer derivatization

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