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Sodium Borohydride Pure >99,9% 600g - 600g
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Description
Sodium Borohydride – Pure >99.9%
CAS Number: 16940-66-2
Chemical Formula: NaBH₄
Molar Mass: 37.83 g/mol
Appearance: White to grayish crystalline powder or granules
Sodium borohydride is a powerful reducing agent commonly used in organic and inorganic chemistry. It is especially effective in reducing aldehydes, ketones, and certain esters to alcohols. Due to its high reactivity, it finds extensive application in laboratory synthesis and industrial-scale reactions.
Chemical and Physical Properties
Density: 1.07 g/cm³
Melting Point: 400°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Reacts with water, slowly liberating hydrogen gas
Odor: Odorless
Applications
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Organic Synthesis: Used to reduce carbonyl compounds such as aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.
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Pharmaceutical Industry: Applied in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical intermediates.
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Pulp and Paper Industry: Utilized for bleaching wood pulp.
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Wastewater Treatment: Reduces heavy metal ions from industrial waste streams.
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Textile Industry: Involved in dye manufacturing and application processes.
Safety
Signal Word: Danger
H260 (86.7%): In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously [Danger Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases]
H301 (99.6%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
H311 (23%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
H314 (99.6%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
H318 (71.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
H332 (16.7%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
H360 (43.7%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
P203, P223, P231+P232, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P335+P334, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P370+P378, P402+P404, P405, and P501
Handling and Storage
Store in a dry, tightly sealed container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from moisture, acids, and oxidizing agents. Avoid inhalation of dust and ensure proper ventilation.