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Sodium borohydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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