CAS 13762-51-1

Potassium borohydride

Description:

Potassium borohydride (KBH4) is an inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline solid form. It is a strong reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis and various industrial applications. The compound is highly soluble in water and polar solvents, which facilitates its use in chemical reactions. Potassium borohydride is known for its ability to reduce carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones, to their corresponding alcohols. It can also reduce esters and amides, making it valuable in organic chemistry. The substance is relatively stable under normal conditions but can release hydrogen gas when it reacts with acids or moisture, which necessitates careful handling. Additionally, it is less reactive than sodium borohydride, another common reducing agent, but still requires caution due to its potential to react vigorously under certain conditions. Overall, potassium borohydride is an important reagent in both laboratory and industrial settings, particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals and materials science.

Formula: BH₄·K

InChI: InChI=1S/BH4.K/h1H4;/q-1;+1

InChI key: InChIKey=ICRGAIPBTSPUEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: [B+3]([H-])([H-])([H-])[H-].[K+]

Synonyms:

• Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, potassium (1:1)
• Kaliumtetrahydroborat
• Potassium Tetrahydroborate
• Potassium borohydride
• Potassium borohydride (KBH4)
• Potassium borohydride (KBH₄)
• Potassium tetrahydroborate (KBH4)
• Potassium tetrahydroborate (KBH₄)
• Potassium tetrahydroborate(1-)
• Tetrahidroborato De Potasio
• Tetrahydroborate de potassium
• Tetrahydroborate(1-), potassium

Potassium Borohydride

CAS: 13762-51-1

Formula: KBH₄

Purity: >98.0%(V)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 53.94

Ref: 3B-P1681

Potassium borohydride, 98%

CAS: 13762-51-1

Source of hydrogen, reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, acid chlorides; foaming agent for plasticsPotassium borohydride is used as a selective reducing agent for ketones, aldehydes and acid chlorides. It is used as a precursor in the production of chloramphenicol, vitamin A, thiopenicol, atropine

Formula: BH₄K

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 53.94

Ref: 02-032570

Potassium borohydride, 98%

CAS: 13762-51-1

Potassium borohydride, 98%

Formula: KBH₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white pwdr.

Molecular weight: 53.94

Ref: 08-93-1907

Potassium Borohydride

Controlled Product

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Applications Potassium borohydride is used in synthetic chemistry as a reducing agent. Potassium borohydride is very selective and will only reduce aldehydes or ketones to their corresponding alcohols.
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References Bucholtz, D., et al.: J. Agr. Food Chem., 28, 1239 (1980); Chakraborty, D., et al.: Tetrahedron, 21, 681 (1965); Zhang, Q., et al.: T. Nonferr. Metal Soc., 20, s240 (2010)

Formula: KBH₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 53.94

Ref: TR-P695040