Sodium Borohydride CAS 16940-66-2 Product parameters

Synonyms

VenPure SF;SodiuM borohydride caplets (18 x 10 x 8 MM), 98%;SodiuM borohydride granular, 10-40 Mesh, 98%;SodiuM borohydride granular, 99.99% trace Metals basis;SodiuM borohydride powder, >=98.0%;SodiuM borohydride puruM p.a., >=96% (gas-voluMetric);SodiuM borohydride ReagentPlus(R), 99%;SodiuM borohydride solution 2.0 M in triethylene glycol diMethyl ether

Sodium Borohydride CAS 16940-66-2 Application

1. Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds: Sodium borohydride is widely used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. It is particularly valuable for the reduction of carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones, to their corresponding alcohols. It is often used when milder conditions are desired compared to other reducing agents like lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4).
2. Reductive Amination: Sodium borohydride is commonly employed in reductive amination reactions. It can be used to convert carbonyl compounds (such as aldehydes or ketones) and primary or secondary amines into their corresponding amine products. This reaction is important in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
3. Metal Recovery: Sodium borohydride is utilized in the recovery of precious metals, such as gold and silver, from their solutions. It acts as a selective reducing agent, allowing the reduction and precipitation of the metals from their complexes.
4. Polymerization: Sodium borohydride is used as a polymerization initiator in certain polymer synthesis processes. It can initiate the polymerization of vinyl monomers, such as styrene, to form polymers with controlled molecular weights.
5. Bleaching Agent: Sodium borohydride can be employed as a reducing agent in bleaching applications. It is used to remove color or stains caused by dyes or other compounds.
6. Hydrogen Storage: Sodium borohydride has been studied as a potential hydrogen storage material for fuel cell applications. It has high hydrogen content and can release hydrogen upon hydrolysis or oxidation, making it a candidate for hydrogen storage and release systems.