Synonyms: Sodium tetrahydridoborate
Molecular Formula: H4BNa
Molecular Weight: 37.83
Linear Structural Formula: NaBH4
MDL Number: MFCD00003518
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: >300 C (dec.) (lit.)
Application: Nanocrystalline superlattices in gold colloid solution have been prepared by ligand-induction using AuCl3 reduced with sodium borohydride. Nucleophilic addition of hydride ion from sodium borohydride is an inexpensive alternative method for the Baylis-Hillman reaction to form [E]-α-methylcinnamic acids.
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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H260-H301-H311-H314
Precautionary statements: P223-P231 + P232-P280-P301 + P310-P370 + P378-P422
Risk Statements (Europe): 15-24/25-34
Safety Statements (Europe): 22-26-36/37/39-43-45
Hazard Codes (Europe): F,T