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Sodium borohydride, stable aq. soln., 4.4M in 14M NaOH
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.
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
Specifications
| Color | Colorless |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Quantity | 100 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 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H260-H302-H314-H335-H360Df |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H260-H314-H302-H332 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
| 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 | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION |
| EINECSNumber | 241-004-4 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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