Beryllium borohydride


Beryllium borohydride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Be2.

Structure

The crystal structure is made up of a helical polymer of BH4Be and BH4 structure units.

Production

Beryllium borohydride is formed by the reaction of beryllium hydride with diborane in an ether solution.

Application

The purest beryllium hydride is obtained by the reaction of triphenylphosphine, PPh3, with beryllium borohydride, Be2: