CAS Registry Number
CAS 16940-66-2 — Sodium borohydride
Sodium borohydride is a powerful reducing agent widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and analytical chemistry to reduce carbonyl compounds, aldehydes, ketones, and imines. It is a white crystalline solid that reacts vigorously with water and acids, requiring careful handling. CAS 16940-66-2, molecular formula H₄BNa, molecular weight 37.83 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature in a dry, inert atmosphere. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies sodium borohydride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Also known as: Sodium borohydride (Granular) · Sodium Borohydride 12% in 40% Sodium hydroxide aq. solution · Sodium Borohydride 20% solution, in water · Sodium borohydride 12 wt. % in 14M Sodium hydroxide · Sodium borohydride 0.5M in Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether
Molekula products for CAS 16940-66-2
Sodium borohydride
SKU 19526770
Sodium borohydride (Granular)
SKU 90028203
Sodium Borohydride 12% in 40% Sodium hydroxide aq. solution
SKU 90036894
Sodium Borohydride 20% solution, in water
SKU 90028740
Sodium borohydride 12 wt. % in 14M Sodium hydroxide
SKU 90031373
Sodium borohydride 0.5M in Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether
SKU 90031521
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