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Sodium cyanoborohydride

IUPAC: sodium cyanoboranuide

CH3BNNa Laboratory Reagents CAS 25895-60-7
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Formula / NotationCH3BNNa
CAS Number25895-60-7
Molecular Weight62.84
AppearanceWhite hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Also Known Assodium cyanoboranuide; DTXSID40894864; sodium cyanohydridoborate; NaBH(3)CN; sodium cyanoborohydride, borate (1-) ion; RefChem:887464; DTXCID001838713; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium, (T-4)-; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium (1:1), (T-4)-; 247-317-2
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Sodium cyanoborohydride?

Sodium cyanoborohydride (CH3BNNa) is a laboratory reagent that appears as White hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 62.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium cyanoboranuide.

Formula & Notation

CH3BNNa

IUPAC Name: sodium cyanoboranuide

Other Names / Synonyms: sodium cyanoboranuide; DTXSID40894864; sodium cyanohydridoborate; NaBH(3)CN; sodium cyanoborohydride, borate (1-) ion; RefChem:887464; DTXCID001838713; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium, (T-4)-; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium (1:1), (T-4)-; 247-317-2

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: White hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. Molecular formula: CH3BNNa. Molecular weight: 62.84 g/mol.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight62.84
AppearanceWhite hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

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Key Facts

Term Sodium cyanoborohydride
Formula CH3BNNa
CAS Number 25895-60-7
Molecular Weight 62.84
Synonyms sodium cyanoboranuide; DTXSID40894864; sodium cyanohydridoborate; NaBH(3)CN; sodium cyanoborohydride, borate (1-) ion; RefChem:887464; DTXCID001838713; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium, (T-4)-; Borate(1-), (cyano-kappaC)trihydro-, sodium (1:1), (T-4)-; 247-317-2

Frequently Asked Questions

Sodium cyanoborohydride (CH3BNNa) is a laboratory reagent that appears as White hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]. It has a molecular weight of 62.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium cyanoboranuide.

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