Sodium Perborate

NaBO₃

IUPAC: Sodium perborate

CAS: 7632-04-4

Overview

Sodium perborate is a stable source of active oxygen used as a bleaching agent in laundry detergents and teeth whitening products.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Boron B 1 10.8100
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

B
Boron ×1
13.2%
O
Oxygen ×3
58.7%
Na
Sodium ×1
28.1%

Uses

  • • Laundry bleach
  • • Teeth whitening
  • • Disinfectant
  • • Mild oxidizer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Found in most European laundry detergents as an oxygen-based bleaching agent

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin in high doses

Structure

SMILES

B(=O)O[O-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
81.80 g/mol
Density
1.7300 g/cm³
Solubility
23 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
81.9838
TPSA
49.4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
20.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Perborate?
Sodium Perborate (NaBO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium perborate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Perborate?
Sodium Perborate has a molar mass of 81.8 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Perborate at room temperature?
Sodium Perborate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Perborate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Perborate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Perborate?
Sodium Perborate (NaBO₃) is composed of Boron (B), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).