InChI = 1/2C8H15B/c2*1-3-7-5-2-6-8(4-1)9-7/h2*7-9H,1-6H2/ t2*7-,8+ InChIKey = FPEQNDQUWPJCKZ-MOGCCKQLBC (highly selective, stable hydroborating agent; 1,3 antiMarkovnikov hydration of alkenes and alkynes; 1d effective ligation for alkyl-, aryl-, allyl-, allenyl-, alkenyl-and alkynylboranes; 1a,4,5 forms stable dialkylboryl derivatives, borinate esters, and haloboranes; 1f organoboranes from hydroboration and organometallic reagents; 1,5 precursor to boracycles; 1,11 can selectively reduce conjugated enones to allylic alcohols; 1a,30 organoborane derivatives for α-alkylation and arylation of α-halo ketones, nitriles, and esters; 1b vinylation and alkynylation of carbonyl compounds; 1a,46 conjugate addition to enones; 1a,47 homologation; asymmetric reduction; Handling, Storage, and Precaution: the crystalline 9-BBN-H dimer can be handled in the atmosphere for brief periods without significant decomposition. However, the reagent should be stored under an inert atmosphere, preferably below 0 • C. Under these conditions the reagent is indefinitely stable. In solution, 9-BBN is more susceptible both to hydrolysis and oxidation, and contact with the open atmosphere should be rigorously avoided. Many 9-BBN derivatives are pyrophoric and/or susceptible to hydrolysis so that individuals planning to use 9-BBN-H dimer should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the special techniques required for the safe handling of such reagents prior to their use. 1b The reagent should be used in a well-ventilated hood.