Sodium Borohydride in NaOH

NaBH₄/NaOH

IUPAC: Sodium borohydride solution

CAS: 16940-66-2

Overview

Sodium borohydride stabilized in NaOH solution is the practical form used in industrial reductions. The base prevents decomposition by water.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Boron B 1 10.8100
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
10.7%
B
Boron ×1
28.6%
Na
Sodium ×1
60.8%

Uses

  • • Industrial reducing agent
  • • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • • Paper pulp brightening

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The NaOH stabilization was key to making NaBH₄ practical for large-scale industrial use

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable hydrogen evolved
  • ⚠ Corrosive (NaOH base)

Structure

SMILES

[BH4-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
37.83 g/mol
Density
1.1000 g/cm³
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
38.0304
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Borohydride in NaOH?
Sodium Borohydride in NaOH (NaBH₄/NaOH) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium borohydride solution.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Borohydride in NaOH?
Sodium Borohydride in NaOH has a molar mass of 37.83 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Borohydride in NaOH at room temperature?
Sodium Borohydride in NaOH is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Borohydride in NaOH organic or inorganic?
Sodium Borohydride in NaOH is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Borohydride in NaOH?
Sodium Borohydride in NaOH (NaBH₄/NaOH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Boron (B), Sodium (Na).