K-selectride

K-selectride is the organoboron compound with the formula KBH(C4H9)3.

It is the potassium salt of tri(sec-butyl)borohydride.

The compound is sold as solution in THF.

Solutions are pyrophoric and highly reactive toward water and protic compounds.

It is produced by the reaction of tri(sec-butyl)borane with potassium hydride.