Description of Pentaborane(9)

Detail of > 19624-22-7

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• CAS Number:
• 19624-22-7
• Name:

• Pentaborane(9)

• Formula:
• B5H9
• Molecular Structure:
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• Synonyms:
• Borane(B5H9); Boron hydride (B5H9); Nonahydropentaborane; Pentaborane; Pentaborane(B5H9)
• Molecular Weight:
• 63.14
• Hazard Symbols:
• Highly flammable, dangerous fire and explosion risk. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation, strong irritant. TLV: 0.005 ppm; STEL 0.013 ppm.
• Safety:
• Poison by inhalation and intraperitoneal routes. Dangerous fire hazard by chemical reaction; spontaneously flammable in air. Dangerous explosion hazard. To fight fire, use special fire-fighting materials; water is not effective; reacts violently with halogenated extinguishing agents. Get instructions from supplier. Explosive reaction with oxygen. Forms shock-sensitive solutions in solvents containing carbonyl, ether, or ester functions; or halogens. Incompatible with dimethyl sulfoxide. Upon decomposition it emits toxic fumes of B. See also BORANES and BORON COMPOUNDS.Details