Sodium borohydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11316768	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013432.22	100 g
11336768	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013432.36	500 g
11326768	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013432.57	4 x 500 g

Description

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16940-66-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.83
• InChI Key: YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: sodium boranuide

• Molecular Formula: BH4Na
• MDL Number: MFCD00003518
• Synonym: Sodium tetrahydridoborate
• SMILES: [BH4-].[Na+]

Specifications

• Melting Point: 400°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• MDL Number: MFCD00003518
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Also soluble in liquid ammonia,amines,pyridine.
• SMILES: [BH4-].[Na+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 37.83
• Ignition Point: 220°C (428°F)
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 1.074 g/cm³ at 20°C

• CAS: 16940-66-2
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: BH4Na
• Synonym: Sodium tetrahydridoborate
• InChI Key: YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: sodium boranuide
• Formula Weight: 37.83
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White caplets
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium Borohydride

Safety and Handling

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

H260-H301-H314-H360FD

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Sodium borohydride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P223-Do not allow contact with water.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sodium borohydride

RUO – Research Use Only