Boric acid, 99.8%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Boric acid 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 employed in leather manufacture, electroplating and cosmetics. It is involved in the production of monofilament fiberglass which finds applications in boats, industrial piping, LCD flat panel displays and computer circuit boards. It is in combination with sodium tetraborate decahydrate (borax) and is used as a welding flux by blacksmiths. The mixture of boric acid and silicone oil is useful in the production of silly putty.

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

• Appearance: White granular
• Color: White
• Melting Point: ∽185°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.435 g/cm³
• Odor: Odorless
• Flash Point: None
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8%
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Physical Form: Granular
• Beilstein: 1697939
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohols. Slightly soluble in acetone and pyridine.
• Formula Weight: 61.83
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Boric acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : boric acid

RUO – Research Use Only