Molekula
Sodium Borohydride 12% in 40% Sodium hydroxide aq. solution
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Sodium borohydride 12% in 40% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is a strong reducing agent primarily used in industrial and laboratory settings for selective hydrogenation reactions, such as in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It is also employed in wastewater treatment for reducing heavy metal ions. Further applications include bleaching wood pulp in paper processing, acting as a blowing agent for plastics, and recovering gold and platinum group metals during recycling. This product has a CAS number of 16940-66-2 and must be stored at ambient conditions. It carries a Danger signal word due to its corrosive and hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Sodium Borohydride 12% in 40% Sodium Hydroxide aq. solution from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Active content | 11.0 - 12.0% (w/w, mass balance) |
| Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) % | 38.0 - 40.0% (w/w, titration) |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036894 |
| CAS Number | 16940-66-2 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium boranuide |
| EC Number | 241-004-4 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Exact Mass | 38.0304 |
| SMILES | [BH4-].[Na+] |
| InChIKey | YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/BH4.Na/h1H4;/q-1;+1 |
| PubChem CID | 4311764 |
| UN Number | UN3320 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2850.00.5000 |
| Tariff Code | 2850002090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, sodium
- BORATE(1-), TETRAHYDRO-, SODIUM (1:1)
- borohydrure de sodium
- Borol
- COLORSTRIP 2000
- Hidkitex DF
- HYDRIFIN
- NaBH4
- Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4))
- Sodium tetrahydridoborate(1-)
Frequently asked questions
What is sodium borohydride (12% in 40% NaOH solution) commonly used for?
This solution is primarily used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, such as in the reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols, as well as in wastewater treatment for cyanide detoxification.
How should this sodium borohydride solution be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture, acids, and oxidizing agents to prevent hazardous reactions.
What grade of sodium borohydride solution does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies this product in a technical/industrial grade suitable for laboratory and industrial applications requiring high purity and consistency.
Can Molekula supply this sodium borohydride solution in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide this solution in bulk, with packaging options tailored to meet your specific volume requirements.
What safety documentation comes with an order of this product?
Each order includes a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) detailing purity, hazard information, and handling instructions.
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