[Products Name] Potassium Borohydride
[Molecular Formula] BH4K
[CAS No.] 13762-51-1
[Product Description]
A white, crystalline powder, soluble in water, alcohol, and ammonia. Potassium Borohydride is a selective reductant with wide solubility in protic media. It converts aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals. It is used as a hydrogen source and a foaming agent for rubbers.
[Properties]
mp 500 °C (dec.)(lit.)
density 1.18 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index 1.494
storage temp. water-free area
Water Solubility 190 g/L (25 ?C)
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,7616
[Safety Information]
Hazard Codes F,T,C
Risk Statements 14/15-24/25-34-11
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-43-45-7/8-28A-16
RIDADR UN 1870 4.3/PG 1
WGK Germany -
RTECS TS7525000
F 10
HazardClass 4.3
PackingGroup I
