Description

Sodium Borohydride CAS NO 137141-62-9 is a versatile and powerful inorganic reducing agent widely used in organic synthesis and industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively reduce aldehydes, ketones, and acid chlorides to alcohols under mild conditions, offering a safer and more controllable alternative to other metal hydrides. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and paper/pulp industries, where precise and efficient reduction reactions are critical for product development and manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key reagent for the reduction of intermediates in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including steroids and antibiotics.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Selective reduction of carbonyl groups in complex organic molecules for fragrances, flavors, and agrochemicals.
• Paper Bleaching: Used as a bleaching agent in the pulp and paper industry to enhance brightness and whiteness.
• Wastewater Treatment: Employed to reduce and detoxify heavy metals like mercury and chromium in industrial effluent.
• Organic Synthesis: Standard reducing agent in laboratory and pilot-scale reactions for aldehydes, ketones, and imines.
• Hydrogen Storage: Investigated as a solid-state hydrogen carrier material for energy applications due to its high hydrogen content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Borohydride
CAS No.	137141-62-9
Molecular Formula	NaBH4
Molecular Weight	37.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Tetrahydroborate; Sodium Boranate; Borate(1-), Tetrahydro-, Sodium; NaBH4; SBH; Sodium Tetrahydridoborate; Sodium Tetrahydroborate(1-); Sodium Hydroborate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Borohydride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay/purity, moisture content, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all test results. We can supply material compliant with various industry standards, including technical and reagent grades, tailored to your specific process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaBH4)	≥ 98.0 %
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Insolubles	≤ 0.5 %

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