Potassium biborate

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
12045-78-2

[ Name ]:
Potassium biborate

[Synonym ]:
Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate
Potassium biborate
EINECS 215-575-5
MFCD00149924
undecapotassium,tetraborate,tetrahydrate

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.74 g/cm3

[ Melting Point ]:
850ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
B₄H₉K₂O₁₁

[ Molecular Weight ]:
306.50500

[ Exact Mass ]:
306.97900

[ PSA ]:
137.03000

[ Water Solubility ]:
H2O: 1M20°Cclear, colorless | Soluble in water

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS08

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H361d

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P281

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S26

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

Articles

Analysis of polyamines in biological samples by HPLC involving pre-column derivatization with o-phthalaldehyde and N-acetyl-L-cysteine.

Amino Acids 46(6) , 1557-64, (2014)

Polyamines (putrescine, spermine and spermidine) play a crucial role in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, death and function. Accurate measurement of these substances is essential for st...

The crystal structure of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. Marezio M, et al.

Acta Crystallogr. 16(10) , 975-980, (1963)

Thermal decomposition of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate to anhydrous potassium tetraborate in a fluidized bed. Sahin O, et al.

Thermochim. Acta 440(1) , 7-12, (2006)