Potassium borohydride, 98+%

Description

CAS: 13762-51-1 | BH4K | 53.94 g/mol

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Reduction reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13762-51-1
• Molecular Formula: BH4K
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 53.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011396
• InChI Key: ICRGAIPBTSPUEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium borohydride, potassium tetrahydroborate, potassium borohydrate, unii-0ws230dtgf, potassium tetrahydroborate 1-, borohydrure de potassium french, borate 1-, tetrahydro-, potassium, 0ws230dtgf, borohydrure de potassium, borylpotassium
• PubChem CID: 22892188
• SMILES: [BH4-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 500.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Linear Formula: KBH₄
• Fieser: 04,398; 06,476; 08,407
• Merck Index: 15, 7737
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 190g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: reacts with water, partially soluble in ammonia, insoluble in ethers, hydrocarbons, isopropylamine,, benzene, hexane, dioxane, thf and acetonitrile, 7g/L methanol (20°C)
• IUPAC Name: potassium;boron(1-)
• Formula Weight: 53.93
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium borohydride, 98%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic in contact with skin. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wear eye protection/face protection. 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. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	237-360-5
RTECSNumber	TS7525000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only