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Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate

SKU 90036825 CAS 12280-03-4 Available on enquiry

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Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate is a water-soluble boron compound used as a flame retardant, preservative, and insecticide. It is commonly employed in wood treatment and industrial applications requiring thermal stability. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of approximately 412.5 g/mol and a purity of ≥98%. Molekula supplies Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate 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: 90036825
CAS Number: 12280-03-4
IUPAC Name: disodium;(9,11-dioxido-5-oxoboranyloxy-2,4,6,8,10,12,13-heptaoxa-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaborabicyclo[5.5.1]tridecan-3-yl)oxy-oxoborane;tetrahydrate
Exact Mass: 413.0338
SMILES: B(=O)OB1OB2OB(OB(OB(O2)OB(O1)OB=O)[O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey: RDMZIKMKSGCBKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/B8O13.2Na.4H2O/c9-1-13-5-18-6(14-2-10)20-8-17-4(12)15-3(11)16-7(19-5)21-8;;;;;;/h;;;4*1H2/q-2;2*+1;;;;
PubChem CID: 90478478

Synonyms

BORACOL
Boric acid (H2B8O13), disodium salt, tetrahydrate
Boric acid, disodium salt, tetrahydrate
Boron sodium oxide (B8Na2O13), tetrahydrate
Boron sodium oxide tetrahydrate
CELLU-TREAT
disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, Na2B8O13
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 011103
FLEABOR
Timbor

Frequently asked questions

What is disodium octaborate tetrahydrate used for?

It is primarily used as a boron source in chemical synthesis and as a flame retardant in wood treatments.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?

The formula is Na2B8O13·4H2O, with a molecular weight of approximately 412.5 g/mol.

How should disodium octaborate tetrahydrate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.

What grade is available?

Available in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.

Can Molekula supply it in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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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.