Description

Potassium Borohydride is a versatile and powerful inorganic reducing agent with the formula KBH₄. This compound is valued for its high hydrogen content and selective reducing power, making it a critical reagent in fine chemical synthesis and industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient and controlled reduction reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reducing agent for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the reduction of aldehydes, ketones, and acyl chlorides.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules requiring selective reduction steps.
• Organic Synthesis & Fine Chemicals: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for the reduction of functional groups and the generation of borane derivatives for hydroboration.
• Hydrogen Storage & Generation: Investigated as a solid-state hydrogen source for fuel cell applications due to its high hydrogen density.
• Textile & Paper Processing: Acts as a bleaching agent and reducing agent in specific industrial treatment processes.
• Catalyst Regeneration & Recovery: Used in metal recovery processes and to regenerate certain catalytic species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Borohydride
CAS No.	13762-51-1
Molecular Formula	KBH₄
Molecular Weight	53.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetrahydroborate; KBH4; Borate(1-), Tetrahydro-, Potassium; Potassium Boranate; Tetrahydroborate(1-) Potassium; Potassium Tetrahydridoborate; Kaliumborhydrid (German); Potassium Hydroborate
EINECS	237-360-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Borohydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Store at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KBH₄)	≥ 95.0%
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)	≤ 3.0%
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.