Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

IUPAC: Trihydroxidoboron

CAS: 10043-35-3

Übersicht

Boric acid is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It is used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant, and occurs naturally in volcanic regions.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 3 1,0080
Boron B 1 10,8100
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×3
4,9%
B
Boron ×1
17,5%
O
Oxygen ×3
77,6%

Verwendung

  • • Insecticide (cockroach control)
  • • Antiseptic
  • • Flame retardant
  • • Nuclear reactor neutron absorber

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ One of the most effective and inexpensive cockroach control agents known

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin at high doses

Structure

SMILES

B(O)(O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
acid
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
61,83 g/mol
Dichte
1,4350 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
170,9 °C
Siedepunkt
300,0 °C
Löslichkeit
57 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
62,0175
TPSA
60,7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boric Acid?
Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Trihydroxidoboron.
What is the molecular weight of Boric Acid?
Boric Acid has a molar mass of 61.83 g/mol.
What state is Boric Acid at room temperature?
Boric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Boric Acid organic or inorganic?
Boric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Boric Acid?
Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Boron (B), Oxygen (O).