Sodium Borohydride

NaBH₄

IUPAC: Sodium tetrahydridoborate

CAS: 16940-66-2

개요

Sodium borohydride is a milder and safer reducing agent than LiAlH4. It selectively reduces aldehydes and ketones while leaving esters and amides intact.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Boron B 1 10.8100
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

원소 구성

H
10.7%
B
28.6%
Na
60.8%

용도

  • Selective reducing agent
  • Paper pulp bleaching
  • Waste water treatment
  • Gold recovery

흥미로운 사실

  • Its selectivity makes it one of the most commonly used reducing agents in pharmaceutical synthesis

안전

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Reacts with acids releasing hydrogen

Structure

SMILES

[BH4-].[Na+]

성질

유형
inorganic
상태
solid
몰 질량
37.83 g/mol
밀도
1.0740 g/cm³
녹는점
505.0 °C
용해도
550 g/L at 25°C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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