Boric acid, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

In hardening steel, preservatives, manufacturing of cements, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates

In hardening steel, preservatives, manufacturing of cements, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates, artificial gems, in nickeling baths, painting, photographyIt is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is too employed in leather manufacture, electroplating, and cosmetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10043-35-3
• Molecular Formula: BH3O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 61.83
• MDL Number: MFCD00011337
• InChI Key: KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: orthoboric acid, boracic acid, borofax, boron hydroxide, boron trihydroxide, three elephant, basilit b, trihydroxyborone, h3bo3, flea prufe
• PubChem CID: 7628
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33118
• IUPAC Name: boric acid
• SMILES: OB(O)O

• Melting Point: ∽185°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.435
• Flash Point: None
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% min
• Quantity: 500 g
• Physical Form: Granular
• Beilstein: 1697939
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1 gram in 18ml cold or 4ml boiling water). Solubility in water is increased by addition of HCl,citric or tartaric acidIt is fairly soluble in boiling water but less in cold water. Soluble in lower alcohols,acetone and moderately soluble in pyridine.
• Formula Weight: 61.83
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H360FD
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	233-139-2
RTECSNumber	ED4550000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only