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ortho-Carborane
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ortho-Carborane is the organoboron compound with the formula C2B10H12. The prefix ortho is derived from ortho. It is the most prominent carborane. This derivative has been considered for a wide range of applications from heat-resistant polymers to medical applications. It is a colorless solid that melts, without decomposition, at 320 °C
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1,2-Dicarbadodecaborane(12), ortho-dicarbadodecaborane | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.037.164 ![]() |
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C2H12B10 | |
Molar mass | 144.22 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless solid |
Melting point | 320 °C (608 °F; 593 K) |
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H228, H302, H312, H332 | |
P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P312, P304+P340, P312, P322, P330, P363, P370+P378, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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