CAS : 16940-66-2
UN# : UN1426
MDL : MFCD00003518
Hazard Class : 4.3
EINECS : 241-004-4
Packing Group : I
Other name :
Sodium tetrahydridoborate
Chemical Properties
Formula : NaBH4
Formula weight : 37.83
Melting Point : 400° dec.
Density : 1.074
Sensitivity : Moisture Sensitive. Store under Nitrogen. Ambient temperatures.
Form : -10+40 Mesh Granules
Solubility : Soluble in water, ammonia and amines. Insoluble in ether.
Applications
As a reducing agent for organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds, as a bleaching agent, in the recycling of gold and platinum metals, in organic synthesis, nonaqueous reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, and schiff bases.Sodium borohydride is used as a reagent in the reduction of amino acids and their derivatives. Also used as a catalyst in the ammonia borane dehydrogenation. Sodium borohydride is used as a reducing agent in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. It is also used for wood pulp and as a blowing agent for plastics. It reduces the aldehyde and keto groups to give the corresponding alcohols.
Grade Specifications
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements : H301-H311-H331-H314-H318-H261Toxic if swallowed.Toxic in contact with skin.Toxic if inhaled.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.In contact with water releases flammable gas.
Precautionary Statements : P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P370+P378i-P402+P404Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.In case of fire: Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder.Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Other References :
Merck : 14,8592
UN# : UN1426
| Pakage | 100g, 500g |
|---|---|
| brand | Alfa Aesar |
