Sodium borohydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11326768

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 013432.57

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.

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: 4 x 500 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
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium Borohydride

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only