Boric acid, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It 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: 1.435¹⁵
• Flash Point: None
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (metals basis)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Physical Form: &Plus;8 Mesh, Granular
• Beilstein: 1697939
• Solubility Information: It 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
• Chemical Name or Material: Boric acid

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