Sodium borohydride, 98+%, powder

Description

CAS: 16940-66-2 | BH4Na | 37.83 g/mol

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Reduction reagent

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 tetrahydroborate, SBH
• IUPAC Name: sodium boranuide
• SMILES: [BH4-].[Na+]

• Melting Point: 360.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Linear Formula: NaBH₄
• Fieser: 01,1049; 02,377; 03,262; 04,443; 05,597; 06,530; 07,329; 08,449; 09,420; 10,357; 11,477; 12,441; 13,21; 14,99; 15,290; 16,304; 17,189
• Merck Index: 15, 8727
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: soluble in ammonia - reacts with acids, soluble in amines, pyridine and dimethylether of, diethylene glycol, insol.in other ethers, hydrocarb., alkyl chlorides, reacts with oxidizing agents
• Formula Weight: 37.83
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Packaging: Plastic Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: Negligible
• Decomposition Information: >220°C
• Density: 1.3
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium borohydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS P Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if swallowed. May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
EINECSNumber	241-004-4
RTECSNumber	ED3325000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only