Sodium borohydride, stable aq. soln., 4.4M in 14M NaOH, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sodium borohydride is used as a reagent in the reduction of amino acids and their derivatives. Also used as a catalyst in ammonia borane dehydrogenation. It acts 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 aldehyde and keto groups to give the corresponding alcohols.

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Specifications

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+]

• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Linear Formula: NaBH₄
• UN Number: UN3320
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,liquid ammonia,amines and pyridine.
• Formula Weight: 37.83
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 4.4M in 14M NaOH
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Density: 1.4 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium borohydride, Stable aq. soln.

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