As a result, BH 3 –THF is normally sold as a 1 M (≈10 wt%) solution in THF. It is available from numerous chemical supply houses worldwide. 1. Under standard conditions, borane dimerizes to produce ...

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) (chemical purity) and toluene (analytical reagent) were dried over sodium and distilled before use. Ethyl bromide (analytical reagent) and dimethyldichlorosilane were ...