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Sodium borohydride, 98% min, 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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 400°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Granules |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98% min. |
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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Q17K044 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | 088983.09,088983.36,088983.22 |
Q17K043 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | 088983.09,088983.36,088983.22 |
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Safety and Handling




- Sodium borohydride
- Danger
- 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
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P223-Do not allow contact with water.
- P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- 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/.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium borohydride
RUO – Research Use Only
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