Sodium Borohydride in NaOH

NaBH₄/NaOH

IUPAC: Sodium borohydride solution

CAS: 16940-66-2

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Boron B 1 10,8100
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
10,7%
B
Boron ×1
28,6%
Na
Sodium ×1
60,8%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

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

Structure

SMILES

[BH4-].[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
37,83 g/mol
Dichte
1,1000 g/cm³
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).