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Sodium borohydride

IUPAC: sodium boranuide

NaBH4 Salts CAS 16940-66-2
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Formula / NotationNaBH4
CAS Number16940-66-2
Molecular Weight37.84
Melting Point>400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes)
Density1.074 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilitySoluble in "Cellosolve" ether
AppearanceSodium 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 Assodium boranuide; NaBH4; borohydrure de sodium; DTXSID80893977; Sodium tetrahydridoborate(1-); Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)); CHEBI:50985; RefChem:183807; DTXCID801324021; 241-004-4
CategorySalts

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

NaBH4

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

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.... Molecular formula: BH4Na. Molecular weight: 37.84 g/mol. Melting point: >400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes). Density: 1.074 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: Soluble in "Cellosolve" ether.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point>400 °C (vacuum) (decomposes)
Density1.074 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight37.84
SolubilitySoluble in "Cellosolve" ether
AppearanceSodium 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

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

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Key Facts

Term Sodium borohydride
Formula NaBH4
CAS Number 16940-66-2
Molecular Weight 37.84
Category Salts
Synonyms sodium boranuide; NaBH4; borohydrure de sodium; DTXSID80893977; Sodium tetrahydridoborate(1-); Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)); CHEBI:50985; RefChem:183807; DTXCID801324021; 241-004-4

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).

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