Product Overview
Mercaptoundecahydrododecaborate (CAS: 12294-22-3) is a boron–sulfur compound featuring a unique dodecaborate cluster structure. This compound combines the properties of boron hydrides with the reactivity of sulfur-containing groups, making it highly valuable in coordination chemistry, catalysis, and inorganic synthesis. The compound exhibits good solubility in polar solvents and remarkable thermal stability, which broadens its range of applications in both academic and industrial research.
Chemical Features
Mercaptoundecahydrododecaborate belongs to the class of polyhedral boranes, known for their electron-delocalized cage structures. The presence of a mercapto (–SH) group enhances its coordination ability with transition metals and enables it to act as a functional ligand or precursor for complex formation. These structural features allow fine-tuning of molecular electronic properties and facilitate the development of boron-rich materials.
Applications
This compound is widely used as a research intermediate in the synthesis of boron-based coordination complexes and metal cluster materials. It also serves as a functional additive in materials science, where boron clusters contribute to improved thermal and oxidative stability. In the field of catalysis, mercaptoundecahydrododecaborate can act as a precursor or stabilizing agent for catalytic systems, particularly in metal–sulfur interactions and hydrogen storage studies.
Advantages and Supply
UCHEM supplies high-purity Mercaptoundecahydrododecaborate with reliable batch consistency and analytical documentation. The product is suitable for advanced research and formulation in inorganic chemistry, catalysis, and materials development.
