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1076341

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Boric acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H3BO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
61.83
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

boric acid

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

160 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

boiling water: freely soluble
ethanol: soluble
glycerol: freely soluble

density

1.440 g/cm3

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OB(O)O

InChI

1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H

InChI key

KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.
Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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