B0252

Boric acid

ReagentPlus^®, ≥99.5%

• Linear Formula: H₃BO₃
• CAS Number: 10043-35-3
• Molecular Weight: 61.83
• EC Number: 233-139-2
• MDL number: MFCD00011337
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• eCl@ss: 38120104
• PubChem Substance ID: 329773105
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Agency: suitable for SM 4500 - NH3; suitable for SM 5210
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• form: powder
• mp: 160 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: water: 40 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• density: 1.440 g/cm³
• SMILES string: OB(O)O
• InChI: 1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H
• InChI key: KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Boric acid is a weak monobasic Lewis acid (electron pair acceptor), which finds application in the areas of glass making, fire retardant, lubrication agent, buffer, neutron absorber, and adjuvant/excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.

Application

Boric acid can be used as:

• A catalyst to synthesize poly(δ-valerolactone) via bulk-ring opening polymerization.
• A ligand to synthesize metal-organic frameworks.
• A reagent in the preparation of borate buffer.
• A crosslinker to electrospun dextran nanofibers.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H360FD
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable