title: The first example of a mixed alkoxide hydride of boron: sodium boron isopropoxide trihydride.
abstract: The title compound, poly[[mu-trihydro(isopropoxy)borato]sodium(I)], [Na(C(3)H(10)BO)](n), forms unique polymeric layers normal to the c axis via Na(+)...O [2.3405 (15) A] and Na(+)...H(borane) [2.22 (3) and 2.28 (3) A] interactions. This arrangement builds on distorted tetrahedral Na(+), oxygen and boron environments, with one of the borane hydride units uncoordinated, and highlights potential H(3)B-O-based chemistry.
authors.affiliation: Industrial Research Limited, PO Box 31-310, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. g.gainsford@irl.cri.nz
authors.forename: Graeme J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gainsford
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kemmitt
authors.forename: Geoffrey B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Jameson
authors.forename: Shane G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Telfer