| Alias | potassium tetrahydroborate; Potassium tetrahydridoborate; KBH; potassium boron(-1) anion |
|---|---|
| English name | Potassium borohydride |
| Molecular formula | BH4K |
| Molecular weight | 53.94 |
| Density | 1.18 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Melting point | 500 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in hydrocarbons, benzene, and diethyl ether, slightly soluble in methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol, soluble in liquid ammonia |
| Appearance and properties | White crystalline powder |
| CAS RN | 13762-51-1 |
| EINECS No. | 237-360-5 |
Potassium borohydride is mainly used as reducing agent of aldehydes, ketones and acyl chloride; improver of cellulose; in producing hydrogen and other borohydrides; in analytical reagent, and etc.
1, Transportation: the transport vehicles should be equipped with fire equipment and emergency equipment for leakage. Avoid transporting with oxidants, acids, alcohols and edible chemicals. To protect from solarization, rain and high temperature during transportation.
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