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

Catalog No. AA87659AE
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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 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.

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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+]

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
Chemical Name or Material Sodium borohydride, Stable aq. soln.
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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
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