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Sodium borohydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 16940-66-2
Molecular Formula BH4Na
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 37.83
MDL Number MFCD00003518
InChI Key YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym Sodium tetrahydridoborate
IUPAC Name sodium boranuide
SMILES [BH4-].[Na+]
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Description

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

16940-66-2
37.83
YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
sodium boranuide
BH4Na
MFCD00003518
Sodium tetrahydridoborate
[BH4-].[Na+]

Specifications

400°C (decomposition)
White
98%
MFCD00003518
Soluble in water. Also soluble in liquid ammonia,amines,pyridine.
[BH4-].[Na+]
37.83
220°C (428°F)
Moisture sensitive
1.074 g/cm3 at 20°C
16940-66-2
Powder
BH4Na
Sodium tetrahydridoborate
YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
sodium boranuide
37.83
Odorless
White caplets
Sodium Borohydride
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

P201-P202-P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H260-H301-H314-H360FD

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier
  • Sodium borohydride

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
  • Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement
  • H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement
  • P223-Do not allow contact with water.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sodium borohydride

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RUO – Research Use Only