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Sodium borohydride, 98% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 088983.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium borohydride, 98% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 088983.36
500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: 088983.36
also known as 088983-36
Price (EUR)
204,30 Online price
227,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
16940-66-2
IUPAC Name
sodium boranuide
Molecular Formula
BH4Na
InChI Key
YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
[BH4-].[Na+]
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Granules
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥98.0%
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Category 1
Acute oral toxicity
Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Reproductive Toxicity
Category 1B
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
Physical Hazards
H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
EU Specific Hazard Statements
EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Precautionary Statements
P223 - Do not allow contact with water
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
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 or doctor/physician
Additional EU labelling
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