Sodium borohydride, 98%

Description

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

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

• 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+]

• Melting Point: 400°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 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 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium Borohydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H260-H301-H314-H360FD
Precautionary Statement	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
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 4.3, Packaging Group: I
EINECSNumber	241-004-4
RTECSNumber	ED3325000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only