Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR

Name: Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045586

About Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR

Sodium borohydride (CAS 16940-66-2) is a synthetic reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals (ACS / AR grade). Its molecular formula is BH4Na and its molecular weight is 37.84 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium boranuide. Alternative names: borohydrure de sodium and Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)).

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development and medicinal chemistry. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g and 500 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-045586
CAS Number	16940-66-2
IUPAC name	sodium boranuide
Molecular formula	BH₄Na
Molecular weight	37.84 g/mol
Exact mass	38.0304
Grade	ACS / AR
HSN code	28500010
InChIKey	YOQDYZUWIQVZSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[BH4-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	4311764

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	borohydrure de sodium, Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)), Borol, Hidkitex DF, Sodium borohydrate, sodium borotritide, Sodium hydroborate, sodium borohydrid, natrium borohydride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P223, P231 + P232, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P335 + P334, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P321, P330, P361 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 16940-66-2

Sodium borohydride, ≥98.5%

CAS: 16940-66-2
Formula: BH₄Na
MW: 37.84 g/mol

VQ-000962

Synthesis

Sodium borohydride, 97%

CAS: 16940-66-2
Formula: BH₄Na
MW: 37.84 g/mol

VQ-000960

Sodium borohydride, granular, 99.99%

CAS: 16940-66-2
Formula: BH₄Na
MW: 37.84 g/mol

VQ-000961

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR is 16940-66-2. It is also known as borohydrure de sodium, Sodium borohydride (Na(BH4)), Borol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR?

Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR has the molecular formula BH4Na and a molecular weight of 37.84 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium boranuide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR can I order?

We supply Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR in ACS / AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium borohydride, ACS, AR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.