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CAS RN: 13762-51-1 | Product Number: P1681
Potassium Borohydride
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Purity: >98.0%(V)
Synonyms:
- Potassium Tetrahydridoborate
- Potassium Tetrahydroborate
Product Documents:
| Size | Unit Price | Philadelphia, PA | Portland, OR | Japan* | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25G |
$24.00
|
5 | 3 | ≥80 |
|
| 100G |
$66.00
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≥80 | 2 | ≥100 |
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| Product Number | P1681 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
|
>98.0%(V) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | KBH__4 = 53.94 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| Store Under Inert Gas | Store under inert gas |
| Condition to Avoid | Moisture Sensitive |
| CAS RN | 13762-51-1 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 13204030 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87558651 |
| Merck Index (14) | 7616 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White to Almost white powder to crystal |
| Purity(Gasburet method) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Sodium hypochlorite Method) | min. 95.0 % |
| IR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 500 °C(dec.) |
| Solubility (insoluble in) | Dioxane, Tetrahydrofuran, Ether, Benzene |
GHS
| Pictogram |
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H330 : Fatal if inhaled. H301 + H311 : Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H260 : In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P223 : Do not allow contact with water. P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P231 + P232 : Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 : Wear respiratory protection. P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P335 + P334 : Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P403 + P233 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P402 + P404 : Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | TS7525000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number (DOT-AIR) | UN1870 |
| Class (DOT-AIR) | 4.3 |
| Packing Group (TCI-A) | I |
| HS Number | 2850.00.5000 |
Application
Reducing Agent
References
- Reduction of Nitroarenes to N-Arylhydroxylamines with KBH4/BiCl3 System
- Asymmetric reactions of α-ketoacid-derived hemiacetals: Stereoselective synthesis of α-hydroxy acids
- Fluoro carbohydrates. VI. Selective reduction of oxo esters by potassium borohydride
Application
Inorganic Hydride Used as A Hydrogen Source of Fuel Cell
References
- Anodic oxidation of alkali borohydrides catalyzed by nickel
- Iron phthalocyanine as a cathode catalyst for a direct borohydride fuel cell
- A membraneless direct borohydride fuel cell using LaNiO3-catalysed cathode
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