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Sodium borohydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11326768
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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.

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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+]

Specifications

Melting Point 400°C (decomposition)
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 4 x 500 g
Assay Percent Range 98%
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Also soluble in liquid ammonia,amines,pyridine.
Formula Weight 37.83
Ignition Point 220°C (428°F)
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Appearance White caplets
Density 1.074
Chemical Name or Material Sodium Borohydride
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