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Sodium triacetoxyborohydride, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium triacetoxyborohydride is used as a reagent in reductive amination of ketones, aldehydes and lactamization of carbonyl compounds with amines. It also serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.
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Sodium triacetoxyborohydride is used as a reagent in reductive amination of ketones, aldehydes and lactamization of carbonyl compounds with amines. It also serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, benzene, toluene, terahydrofuran, dioxane and methylene chloride.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, alcohols and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼110°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3396 |
Beilstein | 4047608 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol,benzene,toluene,terahydrofuran,dioxane and methylene chloride. |
Formula Weight | 211.94 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium triacetoxyborohydride |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0454039 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | B22060.06,B22060.14,B22060.22 |
10243889 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/10/2022 | B22060.06,B22060.14,B22060.22 |
10243614 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/09/2022 | B22060.06,B22060.14,B22060.22 |
10242525 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/08/2022 | B22060.06,B22060.14,B22060.22 |
10239745 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | B22060.06,B22060.14,B22060.22 |
Safety and Handling



- Sodium triacetoxyborohydride
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 2
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H261-In contact with water releases flammable gases.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium triacetoxyborohydride
RUO – Research Use Only
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