Potassium Borohydride is a selective reductant with wide solubility in protic media. It converts aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding alcohols in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals. It is used as a hydrogen source and a foaming agent for rubbers.
Properties of reducing agnet potassium borohydride
White loose powder or crystals. Relative density of 1.178. Stable in the air, no moisture absorption. The decomposition of soluble in water and slowly release hydrogen. Soluble in liquid ammonia, slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol, almost insoluble in ethyl ether, benzene, tetrahydrofuran and methyl ether and other hydrocarbons. Stable in alkaline conditions, the decomposition of inorganic acid and release hydrogen. In a vacuum of about 500 °C.
Specification of reducing agnet potassium borohydride
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Loss on drying | 0.30% MAX |
| Assay(Titration) | 97.0% min |
| Mg | 5ppm MAX |
| Fe | 10ppm MAX |
| Hazard class | 4.3 |
| UN Number | 1870 |
Applications of reducing agnet potassium borohydride
1) Pharmaceutical Industry
Used in pharmaceutical, fiber modifier
2)Other Industries
Used for organic selective reduction reaction of the groups; Used as aldehydes, ketones and acyl chloride type of reducing agent, organic functional groups can be RCHO, RCOR, RCOCl reduction for RCH2, CHR2, HOHR, RCH2OH, etc; Also used in analytical chemistry, paper-making industry, treatment of wastewater containing mercury and synthetic fiber and potassium.
Factory of reducing agnet potassium borohydride
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Handling & Storage of reducing agnet potassium borohydride
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
Unsuitable: Do not allow water to enter container.
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