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B7660

Sigma-Aldrich

Boric acid

BioXtra, ≥99.5%

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Linear Formula:
H3BO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
61.83
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
eCl@ss:
38120104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

vapor pressure

2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

product line

BioXtra

Assay

≥99.5%

form

powder

impurities

≤0.005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

pH

3.5-6.0 (0.5 M in H2O)

mp

160 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 0.5 M, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%

cation traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.01%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

absorption

≤0.05 at 260 in H2O at 1 M
≤0.05 at 280 in H2O at 1 M

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05

SMILES string

OB(O)O

InChI

1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H

InChI key

KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Effect of Boron Content in LiOH Solutions on the Corrosion Behavior of Zr-Sn-Nb Alloy.: This study investigates how varying boron content in lithium hydroxide solutions affects the corrosion resistance of Zr-Sn-Nb alloys, commonly used in nuclear reactors. The findings highlight the potential for boric acid to enhance the longevity and safety of these materials (Zhao et al., 2024).

  • GpEF1A: A Novel Lysine Methyltransferase Gene from Gypsophila perfoliata L. Involved in Boron Homeostasis.: This study identifies a new gene involved in boron regulation in plants, providing insights into boric acid′s role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and potential applications in agricultural biotechnology (Akbudak et al., 2024).

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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