Boric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity

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Applications
Boric Acid is a commonly used reagent in molecular biology for the preparation of buffers such as Tris Borate EDTA and has applications in capillary and gel electrophoresis. This compound has also been employed in a multitude of applictions, from weatherproofing fabrics to hardening steel. A commonly used molecular biology reagent that exhibits some antifungal activity

Solubility
Soluble in glycerol, ether, alcohol, methanol, liquid ammonia, acetone (slightly), water (6.35 g/100 cc) at 30°C, water (27.6 g/100 cc) at 100°C, water (50 g/L) at 21°C, and water (1 g / 18 ml cold water).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

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

• pH: 3.8 to 4.8
• Melting Point: ∼185°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.435
• Odor: Odorless
• Flash Point: None
• Quantity: 1000 g
• Linear Formula: H₃BO₃
• Beilstein: 1697939
• Merck Index: 14,1336
• Solubility Information: Soluble in glycerol,ether,alcohol,methanol,liquid ammonia,acetone (slightly),water (6.35g/100 cc) at 30°C,water (27.6g/100 cc) at 100°C,water (50g/L) at 21°C,and water (1 g / 18 ml cold water).
• Formula Weight: 61.83
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric acid

RUO – Research Use Only