Sodium Borohydride

NaBH₄

IUPAC: Sodium tetrahydridoborate

CAS: 16940-66-2

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Boron B 1 10,8100
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
10,7%
B
28,6%
Na
60,8%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Reacts with acids releasing hydrogen

Structure

SMILES

[BH4-].[Na+]

Tính chất

Loại
inorganic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
37,83 g/mol
Mật độ
1,0740 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
505,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).