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Ammonium pentaborate

SKU 90027699 CAS 12007-89-5 B10H8N2O16 MW 384.15 Available on enquiry

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Ammonium pentaborate is a boron-containing compound used in flame retardants, boron doping, and specialty chemical synthesis. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. CAS: 12007-89-5, Molecular Formula: B10H8N2O16, Molecular Weight: 384.15 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Handle with care—signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Ammonium pentaborate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90027699
CAS Number: 12007-89-5
IUPAC Name: azanium (7-oxido-2,4,6,8,9-pentaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetraborabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3-yl)oxy-oxoborane
EC Number: 234-521-1
Molecular Formula: B10H8N2O16
Molecular Weight: 384.15
Exact Mass: 200.0438
SMILES: B(=O)OB1OB2OB(OB(O2)O1)[O-].[NH4+]
InChIKey: OEAWHXRHGIIPBU-UHFFFAOYSA-O
InChI: InChI=1S/B5O8.H3N/c6-1-8-3-11-4-9-2(7)10-5(12-3)13-4;/h;1H3/q-1;/p+1
PubChem CID: 131634794

Synonyms

AMMONIUM BORATE ((NH4)2B10O16)
Ammonium borate (NH4B5O8)
Ammonium boron oxide ((NH4)B5O8)
Ammonium pentaborat
Ammonium pentaborate ((NH4)B5O8)
Boric acid (HB5O8), ammonium salt
Boric acid (HB5O8), ammonium salt, octahydrate
Diammonium decaborate

Frequently asked questions

What is ammonium pentaborate used for?

Ammonium pentaborate is primarily used as a flame retardant in textiles and plastics, and as a precursor in boron-based chemical synthesis.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of ammonium pentaborate?

The formula is B10H8N2O16 with a molecular weight of 384.15 g/mol.

How should ammonium pentaborate be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

What grade is available for ammonium pentaborate?

We currently offer technical grade ammonium pentaborate; custom grades may be available upon request.

Can Molekula supply ammonium pentaborate in bulk?

Yes, we can supply ammonium pentaborate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of ammonium pentaborate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.