Description General description Proton-sponge is also referred as 1,8-dimethylamino naphthalene. It is very strong base with weak nucleophilic character due to steric effects. It also participates in the reactions between arachno-6,9-C2B8H14 and selected acyl chlorides. It has been tested as an effective H+ scavenger. Application Proton-sponge can be used in the synthesis of C-substituted t-BuNH-8,9-R,R′-nido-7,8,9-C3B8H9 (R,R′ = H,H; MeH; Me,Me; Ph,H and Ph,Ph) tricarbollide compounds. It was also used in the preparation of saturated fluoroalkyl(hydrido) complexes of Iridium. Very strong base with weak nucleophilic character due to steric effects. Packaging 10, 50 g in glass bottle Legal Information Proton-sponge is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC