| Formula / Notation | NaBH4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 16940-66-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 37.84 |
| Melting Point | >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.074 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether |
| Appearance | Sodium borohydride is a white to grayish crystalline powder. It is decomposed by water to form sodium hydroxide, a corrosive material, and hydrogen, a flammable gas. The heat of this reaction may b... |
| Also Known As | sodium boranuide; NaBH4; borohydrure de sodium; DTXSID80893977; Sodium tetrahydridoborate(1-); Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)); CHEBI:50985; RefChem:183807; DTXCID801324021; 241-004-4 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Sodium borohydride?
Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a salt that appears as Sodium borohydride is a white to grayish crystalline powder. It is decomposed by water to form sodium hydroxide, a corrosive material, and hydrogen, a flammable gas. The heat of this reaction may b.... It has a molecular weight of 37.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium boranuide. Melting point: >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sodium boranuide
Other Names / Synonyms: sodium boranuide; NaBH4; borohydrure de sodium; DTXSID80893977; Sodium tetrahydridoborate(1-); Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)); CHEBI:50985; RefChem:183807; DTXCID801324021; 241-004-4
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.074 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 37.84 |
| Solubility | Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether |
| Appearance | Sodium borohydride is a white to grayish crystalline powder. It is decomposed by water to form sodium hydroxide, a corrosive material, and hydrogen, a flammable gas. The heat of this reaction may b... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a salt that appears as Sodium borohydride is a white to grayish crystalline powder. It is decomposed by water to form sodium hydroxide, a corrosive material, and hydrogen, a flammable gas. The heat of this reaction may b.... It has a molecular weight of 37.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium boranuide. Melting point: >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Sodium borohydride is: NaBH4