Borane tert-butylamine

Borane *tert*-butylamine
Names
	Other names tert-Butylamine borane; Trihydro(2-methyl-2-propanamine) boron
Identifiers
CAS Number	7337-45-3;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	451414;
EC Number	230-851-5;
PubChem CID	6364547;
	SMILES NC(C)(C)C.B;
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H14BN
Molar mass	86.97 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	96 °C (205 °F; 369 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Borane tert-butylamine is an amine borane complex derived from tert-butylamine and borane. It is a colorless solid.

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The compound is prepared by the reaction of tert-butylammonium chloride and sodium borohydride:^[2]

t-BuNH₃Cl + NaBH₄ → t-BuNH₂BH₃ + H₂ + NaCl

In organic synthesis, borane tert-butylamine can be used for selective reduction of certain functional groups including aldehydes, ketones, oximes, and imines.^[3]

In photographic processing, it is used in the E-4 process, as "chemical enlighting" step in the processing of the film.

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