Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

IUPAC: Trihydroxidoboron

CAS: 10043-35-3

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Boron B 1 10.8100
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

B
17.5%
O
77.6%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin at high doses

Structure

SMILES

B(O)(O)O

गुण

प्रकार
acid
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
61.83 g/mol
घनत्व
1.4350 g/cm³
गलनांक
170.9 °C
क्वथनांक
300.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).